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What was the main farming industry in Cuba?
Sugar
Which country was Cuba economically dependent on before Castro's rise?
USA
Which war led to Spain giving up all claims to Cuba?
Spanish-American War
Which country did Cuba ally with during WW2?
USA
Which groups in society did Batista favour?
Wealthy, Spanish, White Cubans
Which area in the east of Cuba was poorer than the western areas?
Oriente
What date was the Moncada Barracks attack?
26th July 1953
Was the Moncada Barracks attack a success or failure?
Failure
Give one consequence of the Moncada Barracks attack.
Fidel and Raul were arrested, many followers killed
What is the name of Castro's speech from his trial which later became a book?
History will absolve me
Castro's trial from the barrack's attack was a public relations success. True or False?
True
Give two aims for Cuba that Castro advocated in his speech after the Barrack's attack.
land redistribution, bring back Cuban constitution, education more accesible
Who did Castro meet in Mexico when planning the next stage of his attack?
Che Guevara
Give one reason why the Granma expedition was a failure.
conditions were challenging, boat was overloaded, Batista's forces were waiting for them
In what area did the members of the 26th July Movement base themselves from 1956 to 58?
Sierra Maestra mountains
Who were members of the 26th July movement encouraged to gain support from?
Guajiros or agricultural workers
