The Bolivian, Cuban and Chilean Revolutions

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This paper begins with a comprehensive overview of the Bolivian Revolution of 1952 and then compares and contrasts the revolution in Bolivia with the Cuban Revolution of 1959 and attempted revolution of the Allende presidency in Chile in the early 1970s. It explores the militaries involved, the United States involvement in each country and the economy and positions held by the people of each country. The paper concludes with an opinion of how things could have been done differently if the researcher were a woman revolutionary in one of the countries discussed above.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Overview
Comparison and Contrast
Reflections

From the Paper:

"The Cuban Revolution of 1959 resulted in the overthrow of the leader who was a general at the time, Fulgencio Batista (Hugh, 1998). Many people also use the term "revolution" to describe ongoing changes and additions of programs that were social and economic in nature, many of which adopted a Marxist position (Hugh, 1998). The revolution began with an attack of guerillas on the "Moncada Barracks" and although many leaders passed, Fidel Castro and his brother survived although they were later captured. Fidel Castro was resigned to a sentence of 15 years imprisonment on an island while his brother received 13 years (Hugh, 1998). However, there were still many among the general population that supported Castro so they instead had them cast into Mexico, where they gathered together an independent army to overthrow the Batista (Fermoselle, 1987). What is similar between the Bolivian revolution and the Cuban revolution is the fact that many revolutionaries in Cuba and different groups including the militia, miners and peasants in Bolivia were fighting against each other and for different causes. There lacked consistency of purpose which ultimately affected the economy of each land and resulted in lack of a dedicated leader all could approve of."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Latin American Studies.org (2007) "The Bolivian Revolution 1952-1964", LAS.org Retrieved November 26, 2007: http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/bolivian-revolution.htm
• Fermoselle, R. (1987). The evolution of the Cuban military: 1492-1965. Miami: Ediciones Universal
• Hilton, R. (1997) Chile: The Continuing Historical Conflict, World Association of International Studies, Retrieved November 26, 2007: http://wais.stanford.edu/Chile/chile_conflict.html
• Hugh, T. (1998) Cuba: The pursuit of freedom. New York: De Capo Press

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