Bahia De Los Cochinos Analysis

Cuban history, like many other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean which have experienced colonial subjugation and imperial interference, is highlighted by tumultuous rebellions. Ever since the revolt of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes in 1868, who took up arms with his slaves to liberate Cuba from Spain’s colonial grasp, the existence of insurrectionists and adamant government opposition in Cuba has flourished. Social revolution and a strong will and practice of nationalism has indelibly characterized Cuban history. Nevertheless, the outcomes of particular movements and struggles for social justice have consistently frustrated revolutionary and radical leaders. Government regimes throughout

Both Latin American revolutions and the American revolution were different in term of cause and the result it brought with it. For example, it was much easier for the Americans to gain independence than the Latin Americans because of the unity they manage to take and keep despite the discontent each colonist had against each other. Both of these revolutions were fighting for independence from the Old World because they could not stand the strict systems, applied to them by their mother countries, that prevented the development of a rapidly growing colonial economy. These policies were designed to maximize the trade of a nation to bring money into the suppressing powers but not for the colonists themselves.

The Latin American revolution did not fulfill the goals of the revolution. Although they gained independence from Spain, the social construct did not change. This is the opposite of the Haitian Revolution. In Haiti, the slaves fought against slavery in many violent protest including burning of plantations. Ultimately, the whole social construct reversed from French officials and les grands blancs on top and the slaves on the bottom to les grands blancs not being a part of society and the slaves on top. In the long run, the large plantations supported the whole economy of Haiti and once slavery was abolished, the small farms did not come close to the same profit. In this way, the economical impact of the revolution was not successful, but the

What once was a relatively free and peaceful place started to feel the wrath of the cruel invaders. After decades of the Spanish rule, the Latin American colonies decided to finally take back what once was theirs. Latin America, under the rule of Spanish forces, faced problems. The revolutions that took place during this time were influenced by the ideas from the Age of Enlightenment.

Models for post-revolutionary Latin American government are born of the complex economic and social realities of 17th and 18th century Europe. From the momentum of the Enlightenment came major political rebellions of the elite class against entrenched national monarchies and systems of power. Within this time period of elitist revolt and intensive political restructuring, the fundamental basis for both liberal and conservative ideology was driven deep into Latin American soil. However, as neither ideology sought to fulfill or even recognize the needs or rights of mestizo people under government rule, the initial liberal doctrine pervading Latin American nations perpetuated

The Cuban revolution had great domestic and international influences and reshaped Cuba’s relationship with the world, especially with United States, which continues an embargo against Cuba as of this very day. Immediately after the revolution, Cuban government started a program of nationalization and political consolidation, which ultimately transformed Cuba’s economy and society.

Many nations across time and the world have experienced a revolution. From the American revolution to the French revolution, history has proven conflict can engage a nation at any moment. Tanter explains that two possible scenarios, changes in the economic development and the level of education are likely to cause revolutions (Tanter 264). A revolution can be composed of a group of individuals who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice in exchange for change in the existing

Selbin identifies the most important part of a social revolution is the transformation of the society that is broken up into two parts consolidation and institutionalization of a country (Selbin 13). Augusto Pinochet and Fidel Castro both tried to succeed in these aspects, but both had success in areas but also failures in others. Their rise to power, reign and their political ideology separated them on a fundamental level, but they did have some similarities.

A revolution is known as being an activity or movement designed to effect fundamental changes in the socioeconomic situation. Cuba during the decade of the 1950's experienced this type of rebellion in search for an enhanced and better-developed society, independent of all outside domination. Cuban citizens were at a point where they needed to be free and be able to enforce the constitution established in 1940, which included amendments stating that Cuba should be a "democratic republic…shall not conclude or ratify pacts or treaties that in any form limit or menace national sovereignty or the integrity of the territory," and such. I chose this topic because there has been so much controversy

The Cuban and Nicaraguan revolutions examined in this study show an association with the most profound processes of transformations. As established in the study, Cuba was more radical in bringing change to the society than Nicaragua was. Conversely, apart from the fact that the revolutions had distinct, idiosyncratic features. Both revolutions independently survived the hostility brought about by the foreign forces throughout their revolution process. Evidently, some of the differences and similarities originate from political dynamics and social changes as established in this paper.

When talking about “revolution” here we are referring to the entire thing. We are looking at the conflict aspect of it, the ideals it invoked, and the movement itself. It is after understanding the significance that the “revolution” had on all of Cuba that we can get to what went wrong. After everything we have seen and heard from Castro and his revolutionary government it is clear that their one and only goal was the extend the influence and ideas of revolution, communism, and socialism first in Cuba and then abroad. This movement was not about a power grab or other simple human constructions.

For the next few years Fidel’s brothers, Raúl and Guevara, arranged resistance groups all across Cuba. In 1958, Batista’s government failed due to Fidel’s army. In 1959 Fidel became Prime Minister. Once Castro was leader, he reached out to factories and plantations in an effort to end the dominance that the U.S. had economically over the island. Many times Castro denied being communist, but to the Americans it seemed as if he was using the same tactics as the Soviet Union.

In 1940 to 1944, communist Fulgencio Batista withheld power as the president of Cuba and then from 1952 to 1959, United States backed dictator until fleeing Cuba because of Fidel Castro’s 26th of July Movement. Socialist Fidel Castro governed the Republic of Cuba as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976 and then as President from 1976 to 2008. Fidel Castro’s intent was to provide Cuba with an honest democratic government by diminishing the corrupt way in which the country was run, the large role the United States played in the running of Cuba as well as the poor treatment & the living conditions of the lower class.

Before the start of the Cuban Revolution, inequalities had over taken Cuban Society and had started to spur on many to act. The equality the government claimed to spread was all a façade; the system benefited those in power and the United States while the popular class was so poor they struggled to make ends meet. People created groups to combat the obvious tyranny, such as El Partido Independiente de Color which formed together to stop the racism. Others spoke out in poetry or publications or used their position in court to express the pain and need for a revolution. These factors were a key part of why so many fought for change, so they could right the wrongs that had been done to them for so long.

In early Latin American countries it was Mexico which harbored and inspired revolution throughout South America. One individual which sought political refuge in Mexico was Fidel Castro of Cuba. Fidel Castro was inspired by the Mexican revolution and decided he too could create an economic and political revolution in Cuba. Fidel Castro with the assistant of his brother and Che Guevara would succeed in the Cuba Revolution of 1959. Cuba would become the United States contender for inspiration and assistance to other Latin American countries, which was the catalyst for social reforms and revolutions, yet the United States, would not let the Cuban ideology which directly opposed its own political and economic interest spread so easily.