Cuban propaganda film covering the history of the Communist revolution and the aftermath

The transcript discusses the ownership of sugar-growing land by Latifundists, highlighting the economic disparity where American monopolists controlled wealth while poverty prevailed. It also touches on the seasonal nature of employment in the sugar industry, leading to nine months of unemployment each year.

Who owned the land where sugar was grown?

• Government

• Latifundists

• Cooperatives

• Local farmers

What was the role of American monopolists in the sugar industry?

• They provided employment to locals

• They had no involvement

• They controlled the sugar market

• They supported local businesses

What was the economic condition on the side of the barbed wire where monopolists reigned?

• Poverty

• Economic growth

• Prosperity

• Stability

How many months of unemployment did sugar production cause each year?

• Twelve months

• Six months

• Three months

• Nine months

What was the primary economic impact of sugar production on local workers?

• Job security

• Year-round employment

• Seasonal unemployment

• Increased wages