Question

Use the historical source to answer the question.

“Workers and farmers, this is the socialist and democratic revolution of the humble, with the humble and for the humble.”

Which of the following best explains why Cuba became a communist government after 1945?

(1 point)
Responses

because the U.S. overthrew the Cuban government
because the U.S. overthrew the Cuban government

due to a lack of economic development and the brutal dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista
due to a lack of economic development and the brutal dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista

because it redistributed land owned by the United Fruit Company
because it redistributed land owned by the United Fruit Company

due to a lack of economic development and the brutal dictatorship of President Jacobo Arbenz

Answer 1

due to a lack of economic development and the brutal dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista

Explanation: Widespread poverty, inequality, and Batista’s repressive, corrupt regime provoked the 1959 revolution led by Castro and his allies, which moved Cuba toward communism (and later Soviet alignment). The other choices confuse Guatemala (Arbenz, United Fruit) or incorrectly claim a U.S. overthrow of Cuba.