1. Greatest Cuban Leader: Fidel Castro Ian Lara-Castillo 4 th period English Pre-Ap Ms. Moore 6 weeks project

2. Background Information Fidel’s father, Angel Castro, was born in Spain. He served in the Spanish Military which he fought in the Cuban War or Independence and as a sugar plantation in Spain. Fidel’s mother, Lina Ruz Gonzalez, was a wealthy Cuban native. She worked as a cooker. Castro was born on August 13, 1926, near Birán, Cuba Fidel attended the University of Havana as he studied law. He earned a Doctor of Law degree and later enter to race for congress.

3. Rise to Power in Cuba 1953, Castro led 160 men into a Revolutionary suicidal attack on the Moncada Army post in Santiago, Cuba, to overthrow President Fulgencio Batista. He returned to Cuba and led the Cuban Revolution in 1959, which overthrew President Fulgencio Batista. Created his own military and political power. Cuba, elected Fidel Castro as president in December 1976.

4. Castro’s Followers Cuban people Communist Raul Castro, brother South African President Nelson Mandela Soviet Union Middle and Upper Property owning- classes

5. Castro Considered as a Leader Cuban people considered him a leader as he led the Cuban Revolution Created the first Communist State in the Western Hemisphere Overthrew former President Fulgencio Batista.

6. Difference from other Leaders Lasted 5 decades as Leader Ruled Cuba as a Dictator Doesn’t allow U.S. personal to take one step into Cuba Doesn’t allow escape or freedom of Cuban citizens

7. Term as President and Dictator Castro lasted 49 years as ruler and dictator since 1959 after he overthrew Fulgencio Batista Lasted 32 years as president since 1976 He was dictator and ruler of Cuba that it made Castro have full control of Cuba

8. Castro Steps down as Leader Health was a concern in 2006, gave duties to brother, Raul Castro, while he recovered In 2008, at age 82, Fidel gave official duties to younger brother, Raul Castro He was too old and had heart problems which were a health problem

9. Positive Traits During Castro Regime, Cuba became leader in medical field Children became very well educated in any field that they show an aptitude for, at the governments expense. Longest leader in Cuba history Great friends with Venezuela and its President Hugo Chavez

10. Negative Traits Broke diplomatic relationships with U.S and Cut off trade with U.S Executed Americans in land of Cuba Abandoned Middle and Upper Property owning- classes

11. Resources Encyclopedia http://www.biography.com/people/fidel-castro-9241487 http://www.history.com/topics/fidel-castro http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/98822/Fidel-Castro