Political, Economic, and Social Conditions Under President Batista
What was the form of government under Batista's rule before the revolution?
a military dictatorship
What event in 1953 marked the beginning of the Cuban Revolution?
the attack on the Moncada Barracks
After the failed Moncada Barracks attack, where did Fidel Castro and his followers regroup?
Mexico
What strategy did the revolutionaries use to gain support in rural areas?
providing medical care and education
Who was Che Guevara?
Che Guevara was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, guerrilla leader, and key figure in the Cuban Revolution, whose life and death made him an enduring symbol of rebellion and leftist movements.
Which sector of the Cuban economy was heavily influenced by American companies during Batista's regime?
the sugar industry?
In prison after the Moncada attack, Castro delivered which famous speech and what was the significance of it?
History Will Absolve Me
It defended his actions
The speech's content and Castro's delivery resonated with the Cuban people, solidifying his position as a revolutionary leader and a symbol of hope against oppression.
Which key event in 1956 signaled the formal start of the guerrilla warfare phase of the revolution?
the landing of the Granma yacht
Name the rural area that became a stronghold for Castro's forces.
the Sierra Maestra mountains
What Marxist principle did both three men agree on implementing in Cuba?
redistribution of wealth and land reform
How did Batista's government treat political opposition and dissent?
with repression and censorship
How did U.S. policies towards Cuba contribute to revolutionary sentiment?
economic control and political interference
Name the military campaign launched by the Batista government in 1958 during the Cuban Revolution, aimed at defeating Fidel Castro's revolutionary forces.
Operation Verano
How did the guerrillas finance their operations?
through donations, robberies, and support from sympathetic nations
How did Che Guevara's views on global revolution influence Cuban foreign policy?
by supporting guerrilla movements in other countries
Name one major social issue that affected the Cuban populace under Batista's rule.
widespread poverty or inequality
What were the 2 time periods that Batista ruled in Cuba?
1933–1944
1952–1959
On ________________, Batista fled Cuba on this date as revolutionary forces closed in.
January 1, 1959
What was the role of Radio Rebelde?
To broadcast revolutionary propaganda and news
What was Fidel Castro's stance on political pluralism after the revolution?
What is opposition, leading to a one-party state?
During Batista’s rule, approximately this percentage of Cuba’s sugar industry was controlled by U.S. interests.
Around 40%
How did Batista's response to the revolutionary activities impact the movement's growth?
by galvanizing public support for the revolutionaries through harsh crackdowns
Which decisive 1958 battle led by Che Guevara effectively sealed Batista’s defeat?
Battle of Santa Clara
Describe 2 tactics used by the guerrillas to combat Batista's larger and better-equipped forces.
hit-and-run attacks
ambushes
How did Guevara and castro ideology influence latin America?
Guevara's anti-imperialist and socialist vision inspired revolutionary movements in countries like Guatemala, Nicaragua, and El Salvador, although these movements were often met with brutal repression. Castro's leadership and the Cuban model provided a blueprint for resistance against oppression and a call to arms for those disillusioned with existing governance.