Influence of Communism Quick Check

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Question
Which of the following statements best explains Castro’s rise to power in Cuba?(1 point)
Responses

Menchú supported Castro.
Menchú supported Castro.

Che Guevara helped Castro build a military force.
Che Guevara helped Castro build a military force.

Neruda wrote a poem encouraging people to vote for Castro.
Neruda wrote a poem encouraging people to vote for Castro.

The U.S. helped Castro and his military overthrow the capitalist government.

None of the statements explain Castro's rise to power in Cuba accurately. The most accurate explanation is that Castro led a guerrilla uprising against the Cuban government led by Fulgencio Batista and eventually overthrew him in 1959. Che Guevara played a key role in this uprising, but the U.S. did not support Castro's rise to power and instead had tense relations with his government.