Fidel Castro's Involvement In Politics
Biography * Born: August 13th, 1926 * Nationality: Cuban * Political Party: Communist Party of Cuba * Profession: Lawyer and Politician * Spouses: Mirta Diaz-Balart (1948-1955), Dalia Soto Del Valle (1980-Present)
Fidel Castro demonstrated an early affection for power; he read and studied Hitler’s actions and his novel, Mein Kamph as well as Italian Fascist Benito Mussolini’s actions. His early history exposes his intentions for the future clearly, and confirms his interest in Communism. Fidel Castro’s first involvement in Cuban military was the invasion of the Dominican Republic.
Involvement in Politics: * 1950: Fidel Castro became a candidate for Congress for the Cuban People’s Party and was considered the favorite to …show more content…
* 1953: As a result of his attempted takeover, Fidel Castro is sentenced to 15 years in jail, however two years later he is given amnesty and travels to Mexico.
Conditions in Cuba at the time: * Batista’s government was very corrupt, and the USA has strong influence there, many United States mafias were welcomed to Cuba, and incentives were given for people to open large gambling casinos to entertain the mob. * During this time, Batista grew richer while the Cuban economy on a whole continued to suffer. * Living conditions were meager for the average citizens and crime rates began to rise significantly. * Prostitution also became prolific as brothels and prostitutes could easily seek support and protection from the government via bribery.
Overall, conditions were not livable and it was not surprising that a group of Cuban revolutionaries would soon find a way to overthrow the …show more content…
* By the time the rebels reached the mountains, they were only sixteen men left, with twelve weapons between them. * 1958: Over the next few months the sixteen remaining rebels raided isolated army garrisons and gradually built of a stock of weapons. * When Castro’s army was eventually able to take control of the territory they redistributed the land amongst peasants, and in some cases the peasants joined the army, as did students from cities. * 1959: Batista escaped to the Dominican Republic as the rebels began to gain power. * Many citizens considered suspects were tortured for information regarding Castro’s activity. * In 1948, a group of forty give organizations sighed an open letter supporting the July 23 Movement, in retaliation to Batista’s actions. * Eventually, Castro entered Havana following the triumphant procession through Cuba.
The United States Reaction: * 1960: The United States enforced a partial economic embargo. * 1961: Washington broke off diplomatic relations with Cuba. * 1961: Castro publically declared Cuba a socialist state, and the Bay of Pigs invasion took
Fidel Castro demonstrated an early affection for power; he read and studied Hitler’s actions and his novel, Mein Kamph as well as Italian Fascist Benito Mussolini’s actions. His early history exposes his intentions for the future clearly, and confirms his interest in Communism. Fidel Castro’s first involvement in Cuban military was the invasion of the Dominican Republic.
Involvement in Politics: * 1950: Fidel Castro became a candidate for Congress for the Cuban People’s Party and was considered the favorite to …show more content…
* 1953: As a result of his attempted takeover, Fidel Castro is sentenced to 15 years in jail, however two years later he is given amnesty and travels to Mexico.
Conditions in Cuba at the time: * Batista’s government was very corrupt, and the USA has strong influence there, many United States mafias were welcomed to Cuba, and incentives were given for people to open large gambling casinos to entertain the mob. * During this time, Batista grew richer while the Cuban economy on a whole continued to suffer. * Living conditions were meager for the average citizens and crime rates began to rise significantly. * Prostitution also became prolific as brothels and prostitutes could easily seek support and protection from the government via bribery.
Overall, conditions were not livable and it was not surprising that a group of Cuban revolutionaries would soon find a way to overthrow the …show more content…
* By the time the rebels reached the mountains, they were only sixteen men left, with twelve weapons between them. * 1958: Over the next few months the sixteen remaining rebels raided isolated army garrisons and gradually built of a stock of weapons. * When Castro’s army was eventually able to take control of the territory they redistributed the land amongst peasants, and in some cases the peasants joined the army, as did students from cities. * 1959: Batista escaped to the Dominican Republic as the rebels began to gain power. * Many citizens considered suspects were tortured for information regarding Castro’s activity. * In 1948, a group of forty give organizations sighed an open letter supporting the July 23 Movement, in retaliation to Batista’s actions. * Eventually, Castro entered Havana following the triumphant procession through Cuba.
The United States Reaction: * 1960: The United States enforced a partial economic embargo. * 1961: Washington broke off diplomatic relations with Cuba. * 1961: Castro publically declared Cuba a socialist state, and the Bay of Pigs invasion took