Fidel Castro

Why was Castro significant

Started communism in the west, Cuban Missile Crisis, started the Cuban revolution, impacted Cold War politics

Quote “revolutionary justice..”

“revolutionary justice is not based on legal precepts, but on moral conviction” - Castro

Quote “Castro’s alliance…”

“Castro’s alliance with Moscow brought the world to the brink of nuclear war in 1962” - Lenore Taylor

When was Castro’s revolution

26th July 1953

Why was the Cuban revolution significant nationally

improved social reforms e.g. health and education, improved lives, strengthened Cuban economy and raised people out of poverty. started communism in cuba

Why was the Cuban revolution significant internationally

Impacted Cold War power dynamics, created Cuba and Soviet alliance. Started the Cuban Missile crisis

What was the life expectancy in Cuba risen to

from 57yrs in 1958 - 78yrs in 2025

What percentage of Education and literacy drop from and to

60%-1%

What percentage was Cuba’s trade with the USSR

80%

How long did Fidel stay in power

48yrs

how long did the Cuban Missile Crisis last

13 days

“Undoubtably, most…”

“Undoubtably most Cubans have benefitted from the revolution” - John Foran