Rafael Trujillo: Dictator Of Dominican Republic
Rafael Trujillo was the dictator of Dominican Republic. He was born on October 24, 1891 in San Cristobal. In 1930 he became president of Dominican Republic. What he did to win the elections for president was, that he decided to organize a secret group force to kill the supporters of the opposite candidates. He actually won after this. As he became president later on there was a hurricane.
When the Hurricane came everything was devastated. He use this hurricane as an excuse to impose taxes. He also used this tragic as an excuse to impose martial law on all citizens. Later on he spent six years rebuilding everything and building monuments in his own honor. As the years pass he try to take control of everything he saw some people raising up their business but it was limited. Are the people from Dominican republic saw improvement in the economy but it was limited. …show more content…
He took control of most industrial and financial institutions. When his life was ending he faced growing opposition from the American citizens. He was shot while he was in his car. He ruled Dominican republic until he was assassinated in May
When the Hurricane came everything was devastated. He use this hurricane as an excuse to impose taxes. He also used this tragic as an excuse to impose martial law on all citizens. Later on he spent six years rebuilding everything and building monuments in his own honor. As the years pass he try to take control of everything he saw some people raising up their business but it was limited. Are the people from Dominican republic saw improvement in the economy but it was limited. …show more content…
He took control of most industrial and financial institutions. When his life was ending he faced growing opposition from the American citizens. He was shot while he was in his car. He ruled Dominican republic until he was assassinated in May