Between the years of 1925 and 1934, many events took place in Cuban history, but three events had a large impact that helped to shape Cuban history. The election and reelection of Gerado Machado, a dictator who created a communist government, made Cuba what it is today. Machado, who was once seen as a consequential figure to the government, was pressured under the stress of the Great Depression. The people of Cuba revolted against Machado, and this was the beginning of the Cuban Revolution.

In 1924, Machado ran for president and defeated Mario G. to become Cuba's 5th president. With the support of the last president Alfredo Zayas, Machado held a great deal of popularity, and easily won five of the six states. Machado's campaign for national regeneration initially received wide support. which helped to win him more states. What they didn't know is the tables would turn and they would end up revolting against him. Machado worked to advanced tourism, industry in mining, and launched the construction of a 700 mile highway. He also taxed American investments. At the time, Machado was seen as the most important achievement in Cuban politics. …show more content…
He was reelected in 1928, despite objection from students and professional men, and began to rule even more dictatorially. Widespread disorder erupted, and in 1933, U.S. Ambassador Sumner Welles was sent by President Franklin Roosevelt to keep peace between Machado and opposing forces. Machado called a strike which failed and caused him to be forced out of office and into exile, and this was the beginning of the Cuban Revolution of