The Cuban Revolution Overview

Batista's Cuba

• Batista originally elected president but transitioned to dictator.

What was the Cuban Revolution?

• In 1959, Fidel Castro defeated Batista's government to establish control.

Castro's False Promises

• Promised to end American dependency.

• Initially supported the idea of independence from foreign influence.

Castro's Real Changes

• Established a communist regime.

• All property was nationalized, leading to widespread economic changes.

• Thousands fled the country due to Castro's policies.

Cuban Missile Crisis

• In October 1962, the US discovered secret Soviet missile bases in Cuba.

• This event heightened tensions between the US and the USSR.

US-Cuba Embargo

• In 1962, the US imposed an embargo on Cuba, restricting the import of goods.

• The embargo continues to affect Cuban businesses and economy.

Cuba Today

• The ongoing embargo restricts trade and economic growth.

• The current president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, is considered a continuation of communist leadership.