how does the history of cuba connect to the current problems it has today?

i know that fidel castro came to power and established a communist ditatorship, but what was it before that? and i kinda need more info for the whole question, any websites would be greatly appreciated
thank you! :)

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http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/History/Cuba-history.htm
thanks, ill see if it helps
Mean dictator, Baptista
Mean dictator, Baptista
http://www.historyofcuba.com/history/batista.htm
thanks damon, i'll look at that too