Intro and thesisCuba is an island located in the Caribbean Ocean, 150 km south of Key West, Florida. Before the revolution, Cuba set foot on a democratic territory, offering the people more freedom and respect for human rights. Fidel Castro, the future leader of Cuba, had other plans and would soon take over as ruler of Cuba. He revolted against current Fulgencio Batista in 1959. Although it was not successful the first time, Castro took power from Fulgencio. Shortly after, Cuba became a communist country under Castro's rule, severing ties with the United States. The majority of Cubans did not yet want communism, it would bring more order and less civil crime. Despite the wishes of the U.S. government, Cuban leaders chose to become a communist country rather than a democratic country, but this was more beneficial to the Cuban people. Historical Background Before the Cuban Revolution, the United States military ruled Cuba when the island became a republic. Throughout the 1800s, Cubans revolted against Spanish rule, and in 1898, America helped defeat the Spanish. Because the United States and Cuba are so close, the United States has often intervened in Cuba's internal affairs. In 1959, Fidel Castro influenced a revolution and overthrew Batista. Fidel Castro then shifted the Cuban government toward communism and moved closer to the Soviet Union, which restricted its ties with the United States. Shortly thereafter, the United States ended diplomatic relations, downplaying its economic relations with Cuba. After the Cuban Revolution, Raúl Castro Ruz became the new leader of Cuba, and he still is today. Relations between the United States and Cuba are still rare. Travelers from the United States are still not allowed to vacation in Cuba as of mid-post. Cuban exports have fallen significantly due to the global economic slowdown. Low export rates have led to huge losses in terms of infrastructure and the economy. Cuba's previous investments in human development through past decisions have created a formidable workforce. The problem is that the insufficient economy has not been able to make good use of this formidable workforce. Because of Cuba's commitment to education, health, and stable government, they have the potential for future growth as a country. CultureCuban culture is diverse by lingua franca, religions, ethnicity, globalization, conflicts and many other things. In 1791, people spoke French during the Haitian Revolution, but the language has since died out, as have the languages ​​spoken by indigenous people. Most Cubans now only speak Spanish. During the neocolonial republic,