Che Guevara, success or failure

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Che Guevara, success, failure, Cuba, Revolution, Fidel Castro, successful revolutionary

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Failure is an inevitable part of life. In the same breath, success is not necessarily foreseeable. In order to attain success, one must fail and learn from that failure. One of the greatest cases of this is illustrated by the Revolution that took place in Cuba. Fidel Castro, in cooperation with Che Guevara, successfully took over political control in Cuba. Many speculators forget to take heed to the multiple failures that took place before this success was allowed. The latter mentioned Che Guevara is even further debated about. Some regard the political leader as a failure. However, failure is a necessary part of success. Therefore, Che Guevara may be identified as a successful revolutionary.

Background
1. Early Life
2. Education
3. Beginnings of political career
4. Union With Fidel Castro
Actions as a Revolutionary
1. Defining the term
2. Political ideology
3. Inciting Change in Cuba
4. Effect on education
Failures
1. Leaving Cuba
2. Stint in Congo
3. Ending in Bolivia

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[...] Success is not defined by failure. Many of the most successful figures have experienced multiple failures. Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna is no different. The main reason for his identification as a failure is his seemingly immediate success and lack of achievement thereafter. Nevertheless, Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna may be deemed a success because of his legacy. His is known worldwide as a symbol for revolution, rebellion, and socialism. The change brought about in Cuba is enough for a lifetime of recognition as a successful revolutionary. [...]

[...] A. Introduction a. Intro b. Thesis Statement B. Background a. Early Life b. Education c. Beginnings of political career d. Union With Fidel Castro C. Actions as a Revolutionary a. Defining the term b. Political ideology c. Inciting Change in Cuba d. Effect on education D. Failures a. Leaving Cuba b. Stint in Congo c. Ending in Bolivia E. [...]

[...] However, we are looking to identify the leader as a success or failure. Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna held specific political beliefs which fueled his identification as a revolutionary leader. Che Guevara followed the basic doctrine of communist philosophy. That philosophy placed an emphasis on class struggle. Under communist philosophy, riots by the common people would allow a model government to thrive. In this government the upper class is destroyed and the lower class may be ridded of tyranny. [...]

[...] (Anderson) Che Guevara's Failure Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna's failures as a revolutionary came after he left Cuba. In 1965, Che Guevara abandoned his position in Cuba. Following his leave, he attempted to take the ideas that structured Cuba's revolution elsewhere. First, the leader attempted to make change in the Congo. The next stop for Che Guevara was Bolivia. (Anderson) This would also be his last stop. Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna identifies his stint in the Congo as a failure by his own words. [...]

[...] Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna arrived in the Congo with only a dozen Cuban fighters. (Anderson) He was destined for failure in the Congo after being paired with Congolese fighters that couldn't shoot. Che is recorded saying main flaw of the Congolese is that they don't know how to shoot.” (Guevara) Despite any of Che Guevara's shortcomings, he managed to become a cultural icon. The international community viewed Ernesto R. Guevara de la Serna as a murder at one point. [...]

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