Fidel Castro took over Cuba by a force and remained its dictatorial leader for nearly 5 decades. Cuban Revolution was an armed revolt by Fidel's movement against the regime of Cuban dictator between 1953 and 1959. Bastista was ousted on January 1, 1959. He was then replaced by Castro's revolutionary government. This government later formed along communist lines. During 1959 and 1960, Castro made radical changes in Cuba, including nationalizing industry, collectivizing agriculture, and seizing American-owned businesses and farms. Also during these two years, Castro alienated the United States and established strong ties with the Soviet Union. Castro transformed Cuba into a communist country. The United States wanted Castro out of power. In one attempt to overthrow Castro, the U.S. sponsored the failed incursion of Cuban-exiles into Cuba in April 1961 (the Bay of Pigs Invasion). Over the years, the U.S. has made hundreds of attempts to assassinate Castro, all with no success.
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