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a. Cuban Revolution
- The Cuban Revolution was an armed uprising lead by Fidel Castro used to overthrow the military dictatorship of Cuban president, Fulgenico Batista, on January 1st, 1959.
b. Summary of important events before the Cuban Revolution
- The Spanish-American War gave control of Cuba to the US from Spain in 1899 up until 1902.
- The Platt Amendment allowed the US to be involved in specific ways to maintain Cuba's independence.
- Tomas Estrada Palma became the first president of Cuba in May of 1902 beginning the trade of Cuban sugar with the US.
- Many presidents and corruption followed for years and Fulgenico Batista took control over the military and government, while Fidel Castro was rising to regain control of Cuba.
c. Summary of the causes of the Cuban Revolution
- Corruption and violence in Cuba
- Dictatorship of Fulgenico Batista
- Instability in many aspects
d. Impact of the Cuban Revolution
- Reforms in racial equality, women's equality, healthcare, housing, and education.
- More children received education than before
- Improved living standards
- Many Cubans left due for political and economic reasons
- Triggered the Cuban Missile Crisis
