What changed:

After the revolution, there were a lot of changes. firstly, Castro established an education and literacy program, that pulled up literacy to nearly 100%. He even made a universal healthcare program, which still stands today. Moreover, the society in Cuba became more equal. Unlike Cuba when Batista was in power, Castro shared lands with poor people. Even though middle-class Cubans lost their land, other poor Cuban’s life went way better.

People who wanted to keep their money left Cuba. As a result, almost all the professors and skilled workers left Cuba.

 

What stayed the same:

The economy didn’t go better. Cuba was still relying on sugar or other big countries like the U.S. or USSR.

There was a labor camp and Castro killed anyone who opposed the revolution or new government to keep his power. It was similar to how Batista kept his power. Using force.

 

Was the revolution worth it?

No. Compared to the sacrificed lives and hard work Cuban citizens have done, there wasn’t a lot of changes happened. After the revolution, it is undeniable that society for poor people went better, but only poor people got the advantages. Moreover, the economy didn’t go better, and still had a dependency on sugar. This led Cuban citizens to leave Cuba and move to the U.S.