The Cuban

Revolution
By Grace
 What were the causes of the Cuban Revolution?
The Cuban Revolution happened because the country had very wealthy people who
controlled everything and most people were very poor. The government was also very
corrupt and unfair, and the United States sometimes interfered too. People in Cuba wanted
things to change and to have more control of their own lives.

This is Fidel Castro and his military.

Who were the important people involved in the Cuban Revolution

The Cuban Revolution was led by a man named Fidel Castro, who was supported by his
brother Raul Castro and a revolutionary named Che Guevara. They fought against the
Cuban government led by Fulgencio Batista, and eventually succeeded in overthrowing him
and establishing a socialist government in Cuba.

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 What happened during the Cuban Revolution?
The Cuban Revolution started on July 9th, 1953, and ended on January 1st, 1959. Cuban
Revolution was a time when some people wanted to change how their country was run. A
man named Fidel Castro led a group of rebel, who fought against the Cuban government.
After a few years, they took control of Cuba in 1959. Fidel Castro became the new leader.
The new government made changes to things like health care, education, and land
ownership. The United States didn’t like the new government and tried to stop it, causing
tension between Cuba and the US.
How did the Cuban Revolution change Cuba?
The Cuban Revolution changed Cuba a LOT. The new government made things like health
care, education, and land ownership BETTER. They also gave land to poor people. But, the
new government didn’t get along with the United States, and that made things difficult for
Cuba. Despite this, Cuba kept trying to make things better for its people.

BEFORE AFTER
 POP QUIZ!
1. Who was involved in the Cuban Revolution?
a) Fidel Castro
b) Olaf
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2. Who lived the longest? (2 answers!)
a) Raul Castro
b) Fidel Castro
c) Che Guevara

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