Question

Before Fidel Castro assumed power in 1959, __________. (Points : 1) there had been many political conflicts between Cuba and the United States there had been many economic disputes between Cuba and the United States Americans had played an active role in the economy and politics of Cuba Americans had played an active role in the politics, but not the economy, of Cuba

Answer 1

Americans had played an active role in the economy and politics of Cuba

Answer 2

The Americans played an active role in the economy and politics of Cuba is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Cuba before Fidel Castro came to power was influenced by united states. Its economy depended on sugar and tourism. Its sugar was sold to United States. Its luxurious hotels and casinos was a source of American dollars. When the first Cuban republic was formed, US government passed the Platt Amendment which gave US the right for military intervention in Cuba to protect its interests. The US had occupied Cuba between 1906 and 1909. Hence we can say that the Americans played active role in the economy and politics of Cuba.