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Inquiry on CHE GUEVARA

Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/guevara_che.shtml

http://www.britannica.com/biography/Che-Guevara

After Fidel came to power, the Cuban government changed from a capitalist
government into what kind of government?

The government of Cuba became Communist after the revolution. It is still a


communist government today.

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Where was Che buried for 30 years?

Che was buried in a secret grave in Bolivia for 30 years.

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Which country was Che born in?

Che was born in Argentina.

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What was Che's given name when he was born?

Che's given name was Ernesto Guevara.

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Which Continent did Che tour before the Cuban Revolution?

Che toured South America on motorcycle and by hitch hiking.

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What career did Che prepare for in school?

Che studied to be a doctor.


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Where is Che buried now?

Che's remains were flown to Cuba where he is buried now.

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What made Che angry about the conditions at the open copper mine in Chile?

Che was angry that the United States owned the copper mine and were taking
advantage of the workers. The United States was making money, but the workers
were living in poverty.

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What did Che witness first hand during his motorcycle tour?

Che witnessed extreme poverty caused by capitalism.

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What was Che's solution to liberating the people who suffered from extreme
poverty?

Che's solution to liberating the people who suffered from the injustice created by
extreme poverty was to lead a violent revolution.

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What evidence of American Imperialism did Che experience in Guatemala?

The CIA overthrew the leader of Guatemala and replaced him with a leader who
followed the United States orders to end the spread of communism in Guatemala.
Che was threatened with imprisonment and execution for his communist ideas.

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Which nation's government did Che successfully help to overthrow?

Che became one of the leaders of the Cuban Revolution.

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Why was Che motivated to execute so many people?

Che did not tolerate Cubans who refused to join the Revolution, and he did not feel
badly when he killed someone ("He slept fine after executing a man for the first
time"). As a result, he ordered suspected traitors to be executed in order to move the
Revolution forward.

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Who did Che help in the Cuban Revolution?

Fidel and Raul Castro

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What motivated Cuba to ally with the Soviet Union after the Bay of Pigs
invasions.

Cuba needed protection from the US in case of another attack.

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What was traded between Cuba and the Soviet Union?

The Soviets supplied Cuba with oil, and Cuba sold sugar to the Soviet Union.

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What motivated Che to leave Cuba for good and lead a rebellion in the Congo?

Che felt betrayed by the Soviet Union after the Soviets and US met secretly to
negotiate an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Fidel needed Che to leave Cuba because
he was afraid that he would lose the support of the Soviet Union because of Che's
behavior against them.

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Why was the revolution in the Congo not successful?

The rebels in the Congo did not have a strong guerilla leader and they could not get
organized. The rebels in the Congo accepted defeat.

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Where did Che seek protection when he was threatened in Guatemala and also
in the Congo?

Che sought protection at the Argentine Embassy when he was threatened in


Guatemala and the Congo.

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What country was Che attempting to start another revolution in when he was
captured?

Before he died, Che attempted to lead a revolution in Bolivia.

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How did Che die?

Che was executed.

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What does Che symbolize?

Che symbolizes rebellion.

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Who is the leader of Cuba today?

Raul Castro

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What significant event occurred a few months ago between Raul Castro and
President Obama at Nelson Mandela's funeral?

Raul Castro and President Obama shook hands.

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What type of warrior was Che considered to be?

Che was a guerrilla fighter.

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What are some characteristics that could be used to describe Che?

Feared / Respected / Focused / Hands-on / Intelligent

Evil / Rigid / Passionate / Justice Seeking

Heroic / Monstrous / Fighter / Courageous

Rebellious / Violent / Dedicated / Perseverance

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What did Che believe to be the cause of poverty throughout Latin America?

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