This was the first major act of revolutionary policy to be established by the new government under the control of Fidel Castro after the Batista Regime. The government expropriates farm lands over 1,000 acres and bans land ownership by foreigners. Two hundred thousand peasants receive titles to land. Indeed, the Agrarian Reform Act seemed to be a good idea to give equal agricultural opportunities to Cuban citizens, especially since more than 70% of the agricultural land was owned by foreigners. However, according to my dad, a lot of citizens that were against this Act were forced to conform in fear of the severe punishment. Depending on the offense, if you showed any sign of unwillingness to conform to Castro's regime, you would either be arrested, killed, or just abandoned by the government.
About my blog...
Although this blog was created for a World History project, it also has an effect on me & my family. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, my father, Orlando Rojas Ramos, fled his home country of Cuba in 1962. He left his family, friends, & life behind in hope to find a bigger a better future. While his experiences shaped the person that I know & love today, I will never be able to fully comprehend what it is like to be forced away from everything I know. The intensity & the sacrifices that he made at that time will forever be imprinted in his memories in every moment of every day. Therefore, this blog is also dedicated to my dad, Orlando Rojas. I love you.
Throughout this blog, I will attempt to touch upon some of agricultural effects the Post-Revolution had on Cuba.
Throughout this blog, I will attempt to touch upon some of agricultural effects the Post-Revolution had on Cuba.
24.4.09
May 17, 1959: Castro signs the Agrarian Reform Act
This was the first major act of revolutionary policy to be established by the new government under the control of Fidel Castro after the Batista Regime. The government expropriates farm lands over 1,000 acres and bans land ownership by foreigners. Two hundred thousand peasants receive titles to land. Indeed, the Agrarian Reform Act seemed to be a good idea to give equal agricultural opportunities to Cuban citizens, especially since more than 70% of the agricultural land was owned by foreigners. However, according to my dad, a lot of citizens that were against this Act were forced to conform in fear of the severe punishment. Depending on the offense, if you showed any sign of unwillingness to conform to Castro's regime, you would either be arrested, killed, or just abandoned by the government.
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