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Batista ruled Cuba with major portion of its economy being outsourced to the United States. Castro hated the regime wanted to take it down.

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All industries of crops and tourism were controlled by the United States, making Castro infuriated by the lack of control Cuba had over it own property.

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Castro attempted to revolt against the system and was then exiled to Mexico by Batista, where he ended up meeting Che Guevara. They began to plan the next move together against Batista's rule.

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Castro wanted the economy and government of Cuba to support their own people rather than the Americans. This "Cuba First" policy grew his political support and fan-base.

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Castro's speeches were increasing his popularity among the Cuban people, but most of his support came from the communist party which allowed him to remove the support from Batista along with this influence.

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Castro restricted freedom of press in order to limit how much information the Cubans could access. He removed any opposition by exile or imprisonment. He justified himself in all of his actions.

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Since Cuba had adopted communism, it became closely tied to the Soviet Union. They were able to trade goods and raise political influence due to their alliance.

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Castro's first ideology was Nationalism motivated by Castro's love for Cuba and hate towards the United States influence and their control, but he needed the support of the communist party to overthrow Batista and take matter into his own hands. This shift was the only way for him to take over.

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Kennedy signed Operation Mongoose: A secret program in which the US government tried to remove communists from Cuba. This led to the failed Bay of Pigs invasion and also took account for many CIA attempts attempts of assassination towards Fidel Castro.

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With the USSR and Che Guevara gone, Castro had to face the effects of the fall of communism. Most of his policies are now socialist and he increased authoritarian control in politics. These policies consisted of reforming the economy.

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After Cuba initiated strong ties with the USSR and the Cuban Missile Crisis, they became overly dependent on Soviet Aid. He was able to build a capable military with the Soviet's support but utilized alliance with the USSR as a way to influence diplomatic relations. After the dissolve of the USSR, Cuba's economy struggled for decades to come.

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Castro's Economic Policies With the USSR (Agriculture & Industry): 

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Castro's Economic Policies With the USSR (Agriculture & Industry): 

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At first Castro tried to make Cuba's economy independent; however, it proved to be nearly impossible due to Cuba's lack of diverse crops. Industries were mainly owned by U.S. rights before Castro nationalized them. It then decreased stability and employment. To prevent economic collapse, Castro had the Cuban economy depend on the USSR on trade and profit-making. When the USSR economy fell too, the Cuban economy finally collapsed.

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From Nationalism to Communism

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Castro's Partner in Crime

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Castro called for free health care to all citizens. Infant mortality rate dropped 20 percent. Moreover, Castro also took over the private and church schools. Millions were taught to read and write along with the construction of 3,000 sea-bowls.

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Castro's revolution ideals did not include minorities. Black Cubans supported Castro's ideals, thinking they could gain recognition. They were rather mistreated and not compensated by Castro's policies. Homosexuals were greatly discriminated against as well, and they were not tolerated by Castro's regime. Johnson's witnesses and 'corrupt politicians' were 'controlled' or expelled off the island. The military would usually harm anyone not tolerated by Castro's ideals.

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Federation of Cuban Women implemented under Castro. This organization voted for the support of abortion rights, dime rights, subsidized from planning, etc. Women were also guaranteed equal pay an given representation in institutions of higher education.

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Castro promised to the UN he would wipe Cuban illiteracy. He promised free primary and secondary school to all Cubans. 100,000 volunteers - 1 million kids learned to read and write. 3,000 schools were built.