REVOLT IN CUBA

The transcript describes the jubilant reaction in Havana following the news of Batista's departure and Fidel Castro's triumph. It highlights the release of political prisoners, the anticipation of Castro's arrival, and the opportunities for citizens to reclaim and celebrate. The narrative also touches on personal desires and the chance for individuals to benefit from the changing political landscape.

Who is reporting the news about the changes in Cuba?

• Tom Brokaw

• Edward R. Murrow

• Geoffrey Sumner

• Walter Cronkite

What significant event led to the celebration in Havana?

• The end of World War II

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The flight of Batista and the rise of Castro

What action did the people of Havana take as a sign of change?

• They organized a parade

• They built a monument

• They freed political prisoners

• They held a public election

What did the people of Havana do to the gambling halls?

• They renovated them

• They ignored them

• They turned them into museums

• They broke them up

What was one of the motivations for the people to seize goods?

• To start a new business

• To acquire items they couldn't afford before

• To sell them abroad

• To donate to charity