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Before 1959, which country heavily influenced Cuba economically and politically?
Before 1959, which country heavily influenced Cuba economically and politically?
The United States
Who was the Cuban leader before Castro who had U.S. support due to his anti-communist stance?
Who was the Cuban leader before Castro who had U.S. support due to his anti-communist stance?
Fulgencio Batista
In what year did Castro overthrow Batista, leading to tensions with the U.S.?
In what year did Castro overthrow Batista, leading to tensions with the U.S.?
1959
Flashcards
US Influence in Cuba before 1959
US Influence in Cuba before 1959
Before 1959, the United States heavily influenced Cuba economically and politically, investing significantly in Cuban industries.
Fulgencio Batista's Rule
Fulgencio Batista's Rule
Fulgencio Batista, was a military director who had U.S. support due to his anti-communist stance, but his regime was marked by corruption, repression, and increasing social inequity.
Fidel Castro's Revolution
Fidel Castro's Revolution
Fidel Castro led a revolution against Batista, and by 1959, he overthrew Batista, which brought tensions with the USA.
Study Notes
- Before 1959, Cuba was heavily influenced by the United States economically and politically.
- The US had significant investments in Cuban industries, particularly in sugar plantations, and maintained strong economic ties with the country.
- Cuba was ruled by Fulgencio Batista, a military director.
- Batista had US support due to his anti-communist stance.
- Batista's regime was marked by corruption, repression, and increasing social inequity, which led to growing unrest among Cuban people.
- Fidel Castro led revolution against Batista in the Guerrilla wars of 1950, leading the 26th of July Movement.
- By 1959, Castro overthrew Batista, bringing tensions with the USA.
- Cuba was a major American ally; the USA owned most businesses on the island.
- Cuban General Batista was corrupt and an unpopular dictator.
- The US provided economic and military support and also opposed communism.
- By 1959, there was plenty of opposition to Batista in Cuba
- After 3 years of campaigning, Fidel Castro overthrew him.
- Castro was charming, clever, and ruthless, and killed or exiled many political opponents.
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