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Birth
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Tried to overthrow General Rafael Trujillo
While at the University of Havana, he participated in an attempt to overthrow General Rafael Trujillo of the Dominican Republic. -
Castro organized a force to oust Batista
The group of rebels attacked a military facility, trying to stir the public to rise against Batista. Many people were killed. -
Castro was arrested and sent to prison
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Sent to exile in Mexico
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Castro and his followers began waging a guerrilla war against the Batista government.
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Castro's 800 guerrillas defeated Batista's 30,000 soldiers, and Batista fled to the Dominican Republic.
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Castro took over as head of the Cuban government.
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Cuba's alliance with the Soviet Union grew stronger.
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the United States backed an attempt by Cuban exiles to overthrow Castro's government
Attempt was failed -
U.S. severs ties with Cuba
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Imports/ Exports to/from Cuba are banned
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Cuban Communist Party is created
Castro is named first secretary -
Castro assumes presidency
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Cubans flee
Castro allows Cubans who wish to leave, to do so. -
Soviets Collapse
Ruins economy -
Ban on U.S. currency gets lifted.
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Havana Riots
Biggest anti-Castro disturbance since 1959 -
Castro claims to faint during speech
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Cubans march in Havana
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Injured in a fall
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Castro steps down
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Death
