The revolution in Cuba was not a result of economic deprivation, nor because of high expectations in the economy, it was the political factors and expectations which evoked the civilians to revolt. The Cuban economy was moving forward at the time before the rebellion but the dominant influence of the sugar industry made the economy "assymetrical" and encouraged no "dynamic industrial sector". Because of the dependance on sugar, the unemployment rate ranged between 16 and 20% rising …showed first 75 words of 1044 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1044 total…worked, in Cuba, it didn't. Force will get us nowhere in preventing the spread of communism, either will cutting off relations with countries who are still debating U. S. A. or U . S. S. R. America has too many interests in Latin America to force it into alliance with the Soviets. If America is supportive and acts like a friend--not a dictator--these nations will develop naturally and see that democracy is the best for them.