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Castro's rise to power (Social and economical problems (High volume of…
Castro's rise to power
Social and economical problems
High volume of corruption (especially in Havana)
Cubans were oppressed by government
Economy was very dependent on sugar
unemployment was high
Widespread poverty (actual wealth laid in the hands of only a few)
American influence
Why: Teller and Platt Amendment instigated after Spanish American War of 1898
US controlled
75% of the agriculture, sugar
Oil Refineries
The industries and factories
Telephone system
Electricity production
Political weaknesses
Fulgencio Batista’s government was corrupt and unstable
He failed to implement reforms but rather, he used brutal measures to keep his people under his control
He needed to take drastic and aggressive measures to maintain his country. The United States, who initially supported him, ended their support and began to support Castro
Bastista seized power illegally in 1952 and ruled as a dictator