Ex-Sergeant Takes Charge Of Cuba

The transcript discusses Batista's rise from a sergeant to a colonel in the Cuban Army, highlighting his dual nature as a ruthless leader and a family man. It also covers the emergence of discipline in the Cuban militia and the political changes involving Grau San Martin and Colonel Mendieta, who returned from exile to potentially lead Cuba out of disorder.

What role did Batista hold before becoming a colonel?

• General

• Lieutenant

• Captain

• Sergeant

How is Batista described in terms of his personal life?

• A solitary leader

• A man with many children

• A family man with a baby son

• A bachelor with no family

What event demonstrated the emergence of discipline in Cuba?

• A public speech by Batista

• A naval exercise

• A military review in Havana

• A parade in Santiago

Who was the president before Colonel Mendieta?

• Batista

• Fidel Castro

• Che Guevara

• Grau San Martin

What was significant about Mendieta's return to Cuba?

• He was a former king

• He was a famous musician

• He was a foreign diplomat

• He was exiled before