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The Emergence of Socialism

The Emergence of Socialism. Sugar Socialism System of Politics

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The Emergence of Socialism

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  1. The Emergence ofSocialism Sugar Socialism System of Politics How did the Cuban government attempt to impose a socialist economic system in Cuba throughout the 1960s? How effective were those measures and what complications did they bring? How did the government attempt to “institutionalize” socialism in the 1970s?

  2. Sugar • Industrialization • Metallurgy, machinery • Chemicals, transportation equipment • Sugar cane by-products • Agricultural Reform • State run farms, sugar cane cooperatives • Diversification of agriculture • Food shortages  rationing • “Revolutionary Offensive” • Nationalize small businesses • New Socialist Man • Commitment to egalitarian society • Good of society over personal well-being • Labor unions

  3. Socialism • Measures in place by 1970: • Government control of most agricultural land • Price controls for private farmers • “Voluntary work” on state farms • Elimination of most private property • La Libreta (rationing book) • Decrease in wages • Employment guarantees • Free education, health care, social security

  4. Systems of Politics • Direct Democracy • Populism • Anti-bureaucracy campaign • Confederation of Cuban Workers • Popular Power • Direct election at municipal level – but little authority • Campaigning controlled by Election Commission (appointed by government) • Municipal assembly elect provincial and national assemblies • National Assembly answers to Council of State answers to Executive Committee • Intention: to establish direct link between top levels of power & people • Constitution of 1976 • Government control of economy • Promotion of socialism • Health care and education • Exporting the Revolution • Che Guevara • Congo and Bolivia • Executed October 9, 1967

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