How Did Fidel Castro Give Rise To Power

The political and historical background that gave rise to the dictatorship Fidel Castro went to law school and became very interested in the “climate of Cuban nationalism, anti-imperialism, and socialism, focusing his energies more exclusively on politics” (Biography.com, 2016). Castro became very passionate about social justice. He traveled to the Dominican Republic to participate in an expedition to overthrow the country’s dictator. He continued with his travels to Bogota, and Colombia to participate in anti-government rioting. He then joined an anticommunist political party in 1947, called the Partido Ortodoxo. Castro was exposed to politics and wealth when he married, Mirta Diaz Balart from Cuba. Castro ran for a seat in the Cuban congress, but it was overthrown and the upcoming election was cancelled. This left Castro without a political platform and no income to support his family. In 1953, Castro and about 150 of his supporters attacked the Moncada military barracks. Castro was caught and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
In 1956, Castro returned to Cuba aboard a boat, that was attacked by Batista’s forces. Castro, and a few others were able to escape. Over the next two years Castro gained more supporters, which increased his forces. Together they ran a series of successful military campaigns, which captured and held key areas of Cuba. These efforts finally led to the collapse of Batista’s government in 1959. Castro was only 32 years old when he had taken control of