Rule Under Batista
Batista's first term as President of Cuba was from 1940-1944, which he was elected for. However, at the next election, Batista lost to Ramon Grau San Martin, and went into exile for a few years. After returning in 1952, he ran again for President of Cuba. Before the elections could happen, Batista staged a military coup, and placed himself as dictator of Cuba. Soon after Batista took power in Cuba, his regime was quickly recognized by the rest of the world, including the U.S., who also showed their support of the Batista regime, which had clearly shown their support of the U.S. government.
As a dislike for Batista's government increased all around Cuba, Batista's tactics grew harsher. His secret police would take out any opposers, and political opponents were also abolished. No one was allowed to oppose Batista. Batista also put into effect martial law which suspended many basic human rights like free speech, free press and freedom of assembly. Batista was hated throughout Cuba, and Castro's revolutionary campaign was able to use this to their advantage, drumming up support especially in the countryside and with the poor. |