Prior to the Cuban Revolution, Cuba was under the rule of Spain and it was the Spanish-American War that resulted in the Spanish withdrawal from Cuba in 1898. The United States of America supported in the Spanish-American war because of the many numbers of resources into organizations in Cuba and furthermore that numerous U.S residents dwelled there. After the Spanish American war, Spain relinquished control of Cuba to the United States. Fulgencio Batista officer and political pioneer who twice ruled Cuba—first in 1933–44 with a proficient government and once more in 1952–59 as a despot, imprisoning his rivals, utilizing fear based oppressor strategies, and making fortunes for himself and his partners. Batista became the most
…show more content…
In March 1952, his return to control through the toppling of Pres. Carlos Prío Socarras was broadly invited. But he returned as a brutal despot, controlling the college, the press, and the Congress, and he stole huge sums from the soaring economy. In 1954 and '58 the nation held presidential races that were manipulated to make Batista the sole candidate. Castro led his first assault on July 26, 1953, against the military barracks in Santiago, but he was vanquished and arrested. Castro was to spend 15 years in jail but instead, Batista discharged him on 1955 to appear of superior …show more content…
This incited the United States to end diplomatic relations and force an exchange Castro nationalized all U.S. owned businesses in 1960 which caused the United States to end diplomatic relations and appoint an exchange embargo that still stands today. Cuba was becoming progressively dependent on the Soviet Union for the financial and military support. After taking control, Castro annulled legal discrimination, brought power throughout the country, provided employment for everyone and advanced the education and he also got rid of defiant newspapers companies and political opponents. Fidel also rationed the amount of land a person could possess, eliminated private business and managed housing and consumer goods shortages. With the drastic shift in the political and economic system, thousands of Cubans left many to the United States. Due to the collapsed of the Soviet Union in the early 1990's Cuba's economy went under and the United States expanded authority even further. By this time, Fidel had changed his title from prime minister to president, found new trading partners and was able to hang on to his power until 2006, when he temporarily gave control of the government to Raúl after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery. In 2008, he relinquished his title to his younger brother Raúl. Fidel Castro died November 25, 2016. Cuba's situation after the death
In March 1952, his return to control through the toppling of Pres. Carlos Prío Socarras was broadly invited. But he returned as a brutal despot, controlling the college, the press, and the Congress, and he stole huge sums from the soaring economy. In 1954 and '58 the nation held presidential races that were manipulated to make Batista the sole candidate. Castro led his first assault on July 26, 1953, against the military barracks in Santiago, but he was vanquished and arrested. Castro was to spend 15 years in jail but instead, Batista discharged him on 1955 to appear of superior …show more content…
This incited the United States to end diplomatic relations and force an exchange Castro nationalized all U.S. owned businesses in 1960 which caused the United States to end diplomatic relations and appoint an exchange embargo that still stands today. Cuba was becoming progressively dependent on the Soviet Union for the financial and military support. After taking control, Castro annulled legal discrimination, brought power throughout the country, provided employment for everyone and advanced the education and he also got rid of defiant newspapers companies and political opponents. Fidel also rationed the amount of land a person could possess, eliminated private business and managed housing and consumer goods shortages. With the drastic shift in the political and economic system, thousands of Cubans left many to the United States. Due to the collapsed of the Soviet Union in the early 1990's Cuba's economy went under and the United States expanded authority even further. By this time, Fidel had changed his title from prime minister to president, found new trading partners and was able to hang on to his power until 2006, when he temporarily gave control of the government to Raúl after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery. In 2008, he relinquished his title to his younger brother Raúl. Fidel Castro died November 25, 2016. Cuba's situation after the death