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1960s America

After successfully waging a guerilla war to depose Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista and taking power himself in 1959, Fidel Castro’s relationship with the United States

(Choice A)
developed into a strong partnership to prevent the spread of communism in Latin America
(Choice B)
warmed slowly; although Castro initially took a strong anti-American stance, he gradually built ties with the United States
(Choice C)
soured very quickly, as Castro increased his anti-US rhetoric and refused to hold elections

US history

Course: US history > Unit 8

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