The Cuban Revolution lasted from 1953 to 1959, and was led by the legendary Fidel Castro. This revolution occurred for many reasons, with one of them being the corrupt government, led my former Cuban President/Prime Minister Fulgencio Batista. The United States, which at the time had a huge influence and presence in Cuba, also supported Bastista’s leadership. There was also a huge inequality with Cuba’s economy and society, with only a small group of very wealthy people, the “Elites”, while a majority of the population struggled financially. Life wasn’t great for most people, but after Fidel took over, the economy and quality of life improved.

 

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