Why did many Cubans resent the rule of Fulgencio Batista?

Batista maintained close ties with the United States, whose businesses and government had considerable influence in Cuba. Many Cubans resented that influence and the economic inequality and corruption associated with his rule. Therefore, the correct choice is B: Batista was a US ally, and many Cubans did not want the United States to influence their economy.

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