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Factors that led to the rise of Castro Loss of identity Failure of traditional political system
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Spanish Colonization Spanish colonization (1492 – 1800) Spanish-American war Treaties of Paris – gave USA control over former Spanish colonies. Spanish massacres of Cuban people
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American Exploitation USA military rule under the Teller Amendment – 1898. Platt Amendment – limits Cuba’s sovereignty Exploitation of land and resources
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How the feeling of loss of identity helped Castro The Spanish colonization and the USA exploitation of Cuba created a long term resent for foreign intervention Castro promised a new independent Cuba Gave people hope and self esteem
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Batista’s First Rule Batista launched a coup in 1933 Ruled from behind the scene 1934 – 1940 through succession of puppet presidents Became president himself in 1940 Met opposition However more peaceful than his second rule
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Batista’s Second Rule - Dictatorship Returned to power illegally in 1952 Quickly became a dictator No political freedom Mock elections in 1954 Unpopular, met growing opposition
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Socially unsuccessful… High illiteracy level Housing and medical care too expensive Rural areas suffered the most
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…but the economy improved Havana became known as the “Latin Las Vegas” Constructions projects – many jobs created Growth of tourism In the 1950s Cuba was the third developed nation in the Americas
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How the failure of political system helped Castro Succession of corrupt governments, lack of democracy Anti-Americanism stance – land reform Long term violence and oppression - Spanish massacres, then Batista’s violent regime Longing for a new, strong leader which is just what charismatic Castro stood for.
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