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Living Through Two Dictators, but Supporting One

Continuity and change 

One continuity of the Cuban revolution was what sugar crops provided for the economy. Throughout the revolution, sugar crops remained a significant part, as it was its main source of export and income of money. Another continuity was the elections were never taken seriously. Throughout the different dictators the elections were always rigged and unfair to the oppositional parties. Even though there were many continuities throughout the revolution, there were also many changes. One change that occurred during the revolution was the increase in healthcare. By the end of the revolution, Cuba provided free health care services for all Cuban citizens. Additionally, the revolution also increased access to education. The revolution provided free education for women, and people of color which led to the increase of Cuba’s literacy rate. 

A War Between Two Dictator.

“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!

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