C: Political Opposition to Batista

Question 1

Fidel Castro - background

Answer 1

• Studied law at the University of Havana where he became involved in student activism and socialism.
• Exposed to the moral degradation of Havana
• Worked as a lawyer representing poor Cubans often free of charge - exposed to injustices
• Began M267 at the Moncada Barracks

Question 2

Che Guevera

Answer 2

Long-time communist, key member of M-26-7 and ran many guerrilla campaigns.
Influenced Cuba’s communist path and helped influence Latin America.