Cuba in the early 20th century
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- After the economic collapse in 1920, General Machado was elected president of Cuba.
- Down with the Platt Amendment! Reforms for all!
- However, he became a dictator and was forced out of office by a coup. Amongst them was Carlos Prío Socarrás, a future president.
- Get outta here!
- A former professor by the name of Ramón Grau San Martín was elected after Machado.
- I want to reduce the U.S.'s influence here. I'm sure they wouldn't like that, but we need more independence.
- Both the U.S. and left and right wing groups opposed the government. Fulgencio Batista deposed of San Martín.
- You must go!
- In 1948, a member of the Authentic Cuban#160;Revolutionary Party, Carlos Prío Socarrás, was elected. He continued with the policies of his#160;predecessor.
- I liked the policies of San Martín. I'm going to make low-cost housing, agrarian reform, and so much more!
- However, in 1952, Batista overthrew Prío and ruled as a U.S. backed dictator. Prío went into exile until he returned many years later to support Fidel#160;Castro.
- Leave! I must rule and be a dictator once again.
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