Challenge
Setting up political systems
Why would this contribute to
his consolidation and
maintenance of power?
Establish his goals and make
his rule legitimate
Controlling media and
censorship
Relationship with the USA
Relationship with the USSR
The economy
Promoting revolution and
independence movements in
developing world
Dealing with opposition
Surveillance and control of
the Cuban people
Implementing social policies
for literacy campaigns
How did Castro fare? Did his
policies strengthen or weaken
his position in Cuba?
A Fundamental Law of the
Republic decreed that
authority now rested in a
Council of Ministers, led by
Castro as Prime Minister.
Press freedom was severely
restricted.
The University of Havana lost
its autonomy and came under
government.
It was the biggest problem in
his consolidation of power.
Public show trials were held of
ministers, officials, and
previous supporters of Batista.
Many were subsequently
executed.
Huber Matos, a key military
figure in the 26 July movement
but a strong anti-communist,
was removed and imprisoned
for treason.
The moderate leaders of the
labour unions were removed
and replaced by pro-Castro
communists.
The University of Havana lost
its autonomy and came under
government.