cuban revolution

Question 1

who served as the elected President of Cuba from 1940 to 1944 and as its U.S.-backed military dictator from 1952 to 1959?

Answer 1

Fulgenico Batista

Question 2

why is batista considered important?

Answer 2

for his controversial leadership, which was marked by corruption, economic inequality, and repression

Question 3

who served as the Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and then as the President from 1976 to 2008.

Answer 3

Fidel Castro

Question 4

what is Fidel Castro known for?

Answer 4

for his role in the Cuban Revolution and his long-lasting influence on Cuban and Latin American politics

Question 5

who was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist

Answer 5

Che Guevara

Question 6

what is Che Guevara known for?

Answer 6

he is known for his role as a revolutionary leader alongside Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution

Question 7

What are two opposing views of the revolution?

Answer 7

• those who supported the reforms viewed Castro and Guevara as defenders of the poor
• The others, such as exiled Cubans, viewed them as tyrants who used violence to control their people

Question 8

why was Castro’s leadership considered good?

Answer 8

Under his leadership, Cuba underwent significant social, political, and economic changes, including the nationalisation of industries and land, the implementation of universal healthcare and education systems, and close ties with the Soviet Union during the Cold War.