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Cuban Revolution

The Cuban Revolution (1953-1959) was a response to the corrupt and repressive regime of Fulgencio Batista, led by key figures such as Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. Major events included the failed attack on the Moncada Barracks, guerrilla warfare in the Sierra Maestra, and the eventual victory that established a socialist state. The revolution had significant political, economic, and social outcomes, aligning Cuba with the Soviet Union and inspiring leftist movements, while remaining controversial for its political repression.

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Cuban Revolution

The Cuban Revolution (1953-1959) was a response to the corrupt and repressive regime of Fulgencio Batista, led by key figures such as Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. Major events included the failed attack on the Moncada Barracks, guerrilla warfare in the Sierra Maestra, and the eventual victory that established a socialist state. The revolution had significant political, economic, and social outcomes, aligning Cuba with the Soviet Union and inspiring leftist movements, while remaining controversial for its political repression.

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Here’s a clear overview of the Cuban Revolution:

1. Background
· Period: 1953–1959
· Context: Cuba was ruled by Fulgencio Batista, whose government was widely seen as corrupt,
repressive, and aligned with U.S. business interests.
· Social issues: Widespread poverty, inequality, and lack of political freedom fueled discontent.

2. Key Figures
· Fidel Castro: Leader of the revolutionary movement and later head of the Cuban state.
· Che Guevara: Argentine Marxist revolutionary, key strategist and military leader.
· Raúl Castro: Fidel’s brother, played a key military role.
· Other leaders: Camilo Cienfuegos, Juan Almeida Bosque.

3. Major Events
1. Attack on Moncada Barracks (July 26, 1953): First armed attempt led by Fidel Castro; failed but
became a symbolic start of the revolution.
2. Exile and return: Castro was imprisoned, then released and went into exile in Mexico. There he
formed the 26th of July Movement.
3. Guerrilla campaign in the Sierra Maestra (1956–1958): Small rebel forces fought Batista’s army
using guerrilla tactics.
4. Victory (January 1, 1959): Batista fled Cuba; revolutionary forces took control of Havana.

4. Outcomes
· Political: Establishment of a socialist state led by Fidel Castro; one-party communist govern-
ment.
· Economic: Nationalization of foreign-owned businesses, land reform, and state control of indus-
tries.
· Social: Free education, universal healthcare, literacy campaigns, and expansion of social pro-
grams.
· International: Cuba aligned with the Soviet Union during the Cold War, leading to tensions with
the United States (Bay of Pigs invasion, Cuban Missile Crisis).
5. Legacy
· The revolution transformed Cuban society economically, politically, and socially.
· Inspired leftist movements throughout Latin America and beyond.
· Remains controversial: praised for social progress but criticized for political repression and lack
of civil liberties.

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