Fidel Castro calls for executions at Havana rally

Fidel Castro leads a massive rally outside Havana's presidential palace, calling for public trials and executions of pro-Batista figures. Despite criticism of the executions as hasty, Castro justifies them and asserts that the Cuban government is accountable only to its people. The crowd supports the continuation of the executions, and Castro declares that they will proceed despite external protests.

What was the estimated number of people rallying outside Havana's presidential palace?

• 1 million

• 750,000

• 500,000

• 2 million

What was the main reason for the rally led by Fidel Castro?

• To protest against foreign intervention

• To show support for Castro's revolutionary movement

• To support the Batista government

• To celebrate a national holiday

What was the criticism against the public trials and executions of pro-Batista figures?

• They were too expensive

• They were too hasty and summary

• They were not public enough

• They were too lenient

How many executions had taken place by the time of the rally?

• 50

• 500

• 100

• 250

To whom did Castro say the Cuban revolutionary government needed to offer explanations?

• The international community

• The people of Cuba

• The United States

• The United Nations