Cuban revolution

 Cuban revolution

The Cuban Revolution was a revolt which occurred in the island nation of Cuba and culminated in the overthrowing of the Batista-led authoritarian government. The revolution took place for five years beginning on July 26th, 1953 and ending on January 1st, 1959. In the years preceding the revolution, the Cuban public was under immense pressure due to high levels of unemployment, rising inflation, and limited water infrastructure. The rebels led by Fidel Castro, his brother Raul Castro and Che Guevara began sporadic attacks against the government and eventually seized control of the country in January 1st, 1959. Fidel Castro immediately imposed a revolutionary socialist government and nationalized major industries. The Cuban Revolution was of great significance as it began a long strained bilateral relationship between the United States and Cuba. The revolution also saw the government enact several policies on social-economic reform.