Single Party State: Cuba/Castro Background/Rise – Flashcards

Inspirational revolutionary leader that began the Second War of Independence in 1895 and inspired Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement/ideology

1901 second; This amendment to the new Cuban constitution authorized U.S. intervention in Cuba to protect its interests. Cuba pledged not to make treaties with other countries that might compromise its independence, and it granted naval bases to the United States, most notable being Guantanamo Bay.

First 1898; U.S. declared Cuba free from Spain, but this amendment disclaimed any American intention to annex Cuba

Failed attack on July 26, 1953, Cuba exploded into revolution when Fidel Castro and about 140 rebels attacked the federal garrison at Moncada. Many of the rebels were captured and executed, and Fidel and his brother Raúl were put on trial. First armed action of the Cuban Revolution and beginning of July 26th Movement.

Beginning of Castro's revolution against the established government, Batista.

Significant speech made by Fidel Castro comparing himself to Jose Marti. Claimed he was fighting an illegal government and history would remember him as having a justified cause.

1) Return power to people & reinstate constitution of 1940 2) Land rights/reform (those w/ less than 165 acres would receive land) 3) Workers w/ large industrial/mining enterprises given right to share of 30% profit 4) Sugar planters given right to 55% of profits from production 5) Attack on corruption & confiscation of holdings on those found guilty Promises made by Castro to establish/gain support: all unkept

1954, Che Guevara witnessed US involvement that overthrew Guatemala's government. Defining moment, establishing Che as a revolutionary and established his distrust of the US.

Leader of the reformist Guatemalan government that attempted to instate land reform in Guatemala in 1954. Reform would have affected company greatly invested in by the US, United Fruit Company, causing the US CIA to influence the successful overthrow of the government.

Workers' Central Union of Cuba is the trade union center in Cuba; labor union

Revolutionary leader with large distrust of the US; from Argentina;would help shape Cuba

Fidel Castro's supporters

A full time activist for the 26 July Movement after Batista's coup in 1952. Instrumental in ensuring that weapons and supplies reached the guerrillas in the Sierra. He also persuaded journalists to report on Castro's war. Urban coordinator and leader of Oriente Province. Assassinated in Santiago in July 1957.*

Cuban Dictator. Soldier and political leader who ruled Cuba, jailing his opponents, using terrorist methods, and making fortunes for himself and his associates. Cultivated support of the army, civil service, and organized labor. Governed effectively by expanding the the educational system, sponsoring a public works program, and fostering economic growth. After leaving to Florida for eight years Cuba went downhill. Batista regained power through a bloody military coup. Continued dictator ways, controlling the university, the press, and the Congress, embezzled money from the soaring economy. Made it so he was the only Presidential candidate, eventually toppled by Fidel Castro in 1958.*

Location Castro landed at two days late in an attempt to overthrow the Moncada Barracks for the second time. Most of the force was captured*

New York Times reporter, spread word of events in Havana to rest of the world, gained support for Castro*

Student leader; The anticommunist Revolutionary Directorate leader. The Revolutionary Directorate - composed mostly of students - stormed the Presidential Palace in Havana, attempting to assassinate Batista and decapitate the regime. Died in a shoot out with Batista's forces. Student martyr

the bearded ones; revolutionary figures

Location Castro went in 1955 to organize guerrilla forces after being released from prison.*

location where Frank País led urban force of the July 26th Movement; santiago de cuba is here; Castro born here

A nationalist political party in Cuba most active between 1933 to 1952. Although the Party had significant influence during this period, they eventually became unpopular and, despite significant reforms, their administrations led to Fulgencio Batista's return to power.*

A Cuban political party, otherwise known as the Partido del Pueblo Cubano, founded in 1947 by Eduardo Chibás in response to government corruption and lack of reform. Its aims were the establishment of a distinct national identity, economic independence and the implementation of social reforms. Fidel Castro was an active member of this party in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He intended to run as an ... Party candidate for the Cuban parliament prior to the 1952 coup d'etat by Fulgencio Batista*

The original communist party in Cuba. They were radical labor activists affiliated or in alliance with the Communists. Eventually became the Cuban Communist Party (PCC). Was not part of the leadership of the Cuban Revolution.

Fidel Castro's brother, also a revolutionary that would become Cuba's leader*

method of obtaining power*

method of obtaining power*

method of obtaining power*

After attacking Cuba in 1956, and totally failing , Castro and 17 other men (including Raul & Che) hid in this mountain as they planned the Cuban revolution*