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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

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

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

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

Answer 1

The option that best explains why Cuba became a communist government after 1945 is:

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

This statement addresses the socio-political context in Cuba leading up to the revolution that led to the emergence of a communist government. The repressive regime of Batista contributed to widespread dissatisfaction among the populace, creating fertile ground for revolutionary movements, including those led by Fidel Castro and his allies, who ultimately established a communist government in Cuba.