The Cuban Revolution: A Brief History from the corrupt Cuban Government to the victory of Fidel Castro over Fulgencio Batista

By History Encounters

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from The Cuban Revolution to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed.

An armed rebellion, the Cuban Revolution was led by Fidel Castro. It resulted in the overthrow of the cruel dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. The revolu

• Language: English
• Publisher: History Encounters
• Release date: Apr 14, 2025
• ISBN: 9798349288012

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History Encounters

The Cuban Revolution

A Brief History from the corrupt Cuban Government to the victory of Fidel Castro over Fulgencio Batista

First published by History Encounters 2024

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Contents

Preview Introduction

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: Corruption in Cuba

Chapter Three: Batista Regime

Chapter Four: Fidel Castro

Chapter Five: Attack on the Moncada Barracks

Chapter Six: Fidel Castro’s Return

Chapter Seven: Escalation of the Revolution

Chapter Eight: Batista’s Final Offensives

Chapter Nine: The End of the Revolution

Chapter Ten: Consolidation of the Cuban Revolution

Discussion Questions 1

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Discussion Questions 8

True or False Questions

True or False Answer

Conclusion

Bibliography (Works Cited)

Preview Introduction

An armed rebellion, the Cuban Revolution was led by Fidel Castro. It resulted in the overthrow of the cruel dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. The revolution started on July 26, 1953, with a failed attack on Cuban military barracks. However, by the end of 1958, the guerrilla revolutionaries under Castro’s 26th of July Movement had gained the upper hand, and by January 1, 1959, Batista was forced to flee the country.

Chapter One: Introduction

In a very contentious election, former Army Sergeant Fulgencio Batista took power and planted the seeds of revolution. Batista, who had previously served as president from 1940 to 1944, took control of the country before the 1952 election and declared it null and void. Although Cuba’s democracy had flaws, many Cubans were appalled by his attempt to