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

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

Menchú supported Castro.
Menchú supported Castro.

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

Che Guevara helped Castro build a military force.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains Castro’s rise to power in Cuba is:

Che Guevara helped Castro build a military force.

While there were various factors contributing to Castro's rise, including popular dissatisfaction with the existing government and the support of certain factions, Che Guevara was a key figure in building the revolutionary movement that ultimately led to Castro's success in overthrowing the Batista regime.