1. Cuban Revolution
By Mini and Elly
Cuban Revolution. Photograph. Cuba.
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2. Timeline
1954 November - Batista ended up the parliament and elected as the
President of Cuba.
1955 - Fidel Castro and his brother Raul Castro met Che Guevara, who later
joins the revolutionary forces.
1957 30th July - A Cuban revolutionary called Frank Pais died during the
revolution
1958 March - Many people turns back against the Batista government, and
the US stopped the arm supplies for Batista.
1958 May - Batista declared to destroy Castro forces.
1958 December - Guevara led the troops to attack Santa Clara, which
resulted a great success.
1959 5th January - After Batista fled Cuba 4 days ago, the President was
changed to Manuel Urrutia, the 20th President.
1959 15th January - Castro became the Premier of Cuba.
3. Causes
To reform the government and country and fight against Batista's
rules.
Batista took complete control of the country. He was elected
because he was the only candidate, and there was no opposition.
Fidel Castro promised he will provide equality and better lives for
the people.
Castro forces attacked Batista government to create the movements
of rebellion.