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The Hall of Evil: Fidel Castro

History — Modern World History · Captions

About This Video

Why do so many romanticize Fidel Castro, one of the most ruthless communist dictators of the 20th century? He imprisoned an entire nation, destroyed Cuba’s economy, and brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Yet, progressives continue to revere him. Why? Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, uncovers the truth about Castro’s legacy.

This video is part of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation Playlist: Free Enterprise Will Set You Free, which educates Americans on the virtues of our nation's founding principles and the consequences of straying from them.

This video is part of a 6-part series. Click here to watch the entire Hall of Evil series.

Standards Met in Ohio

  • MWH.9-12.14cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify one consequence of World War I.
  • MWH.9-12.15cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify an example of oppression during World War II.