Cuba gained its independence from Spain in 1898, and the United States was closely involved in Cuban politics through all of the early 20th century. The U. S. kept military bases on the island and also supported the dictatorship of General Fulgencio Batista. Americans invested heavily in Cuban industry and agriculture. Which of the following events was happening in Cuba before World War II that resulted in the eventual overthrow of Batista and the establishment of a communist government? A. The economy collapsed, and Cuban refugees were turned away from the U. S.
B. Only the wealthy benefited from American investments, but the poor did not.
C. The United States made several attempts to annex Cuba as a U. S. state.