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Rise to power; Castro Historical context
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Wars of independence against Spain, 1868-78 and 1895-1898 Cuban independence in 1902 ( Jose Marti, ”Apostle”) The Platt Amendent, 1901; USA`s right to intervene in Cuba´s affairs → to ensure that Cuban government followed policies good for US investments → US dominated Cuban economy Opposition against Cuban corruption How did the historical context of Cuba before 1953 contribute to Castro´s rise to power?
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1902-1933 Presidents supported by the US, ruled as dictators Grau´s rule 1933-34; the Platt Amendment was abolished, reforms were introduced → U. S´s anger Batista as a dictator and the rule through puppet presidents between 1934-59 U.S support army power corruption
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Opposition suppressed Grau´s Autenticos-party for the middle-class, later working together with Batista and corruption continued. Communists ( PSP) co-operated with Batista PRC Ortodoxo a new party, calling for social reforms from 1947 onwards
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