Fidel Castro with his freedom fighters

The transcript discusses Casco's plan to overthrow the Batista regime through sabotage and guerrilla tactics in Oriente province. Despite being poorly armed, the rebels continue to fight and grow in numbers. The US has imposed an arms embargo, making it a battle between idealists and professional forces. Castro is determined to persist even if he loses.

What was Casco's primary strategy to challenge the Batista regime?

• Negotiation

• Sabotage

• Economic sanctions

• Diplomatic talks

What was the condition of the rebels in their fight against Batista's forces?

• Led by experienced generals

• Supported by international forces

• Ragged, underfed, and poorly armed

• Well-equipped and numerous

How did the rebels manage to continue their fight despite heavy losses?

• They received constant reinforcements from abroad

• Their numbers grew despite the losses

• They formed alliances with other countries

• They had superior weaponry

What was the United States' stance on the conflict?

• They remained completely neutral

• They supported Batista with arms

• They embargoed arms on both sides

• They provided arms to the rebels

What was Castro's attitude towards the possibility of losing the battle?

• He would give up and leave the country

• He would seek asylum in another country

• He would start over again

• He would negotiate with Batista