The main focus of the Cuban Revolution, which took place between 1953 and 1959, was to overthrow the authoritarian regime of Fulgencio Batista. Led by figures such as Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, the revolutionary movement aimed to address widespread corruption, inequality, and social injustices plaguing Cuban society. The revolution sought to establish a socialist state that would implement land reforms, improve healthcare, and extend education to the populace. Following a successful guerrilla campaign, Batista was ousted, and Cuba transitioned towards a communist government, which subsequently aligned with the Soviet Union during the Cold War, fundamentally altering U.S.-Cuban relations.