Influence of Communism Quick Check

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Which of the following statements best explains Castro’s rise to power in Cuba?(1 point)
Responses

Menchú supported Castro.
Menchú supported Castro.

Che Guevara helped Castro build a military force.
Che Guevara helped Castro build a military force.

Neruda wrote a poem encouraging people to vote for Castro.
Neruda wrote a poem encouraging people to vote for Castro.

The U.S. helped Castro and his military overthrow the capitalist government.

Answer 1

None of the statements explain Castro's rise to power in Cuba accurately. The most accurate explanation is that Castro led a guerrilla uprising against the Cuban government led by Fulgencio Batista and eventually overthrew him in 1959. Che Guevara played a key role in this uprising, but the U.S. did not support Castro's rise to power and instead had tense relations with his government.