“The revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall,” encapsulates his belief in the active role individuals must play in bringing about change.”— Che Guevara.

The Cuban revolution was an significant event in Cuba that took place from 1953-1962. The revolution started in 1940, when Fulgencio Batista was elected president. As the years went on the dictator destroyed democracy. Many Cuban’s were mad, but especially a revolutionary leader, Castro. Castro together with his revolutionary soldiers wanted to overthrow the Batista regime. He began to come up with a plan and caused many battles to  eventually overthrow the Batista government. To find out more about the Cuban revolution, watch the video below!

Group Members: Emily, Isabelle

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