Suppose two countries each produce only paper and cars. russia can produce 8 tons of paper or 4 million cars each year. sweden can produce 25 tons of paper or 5 million cars each year.

Why did many americans want the united states to cuba gain independence from spain? cuba was rich in natural resources, including gold and oil. cuba would provide access to the pacific ocean through a narrow strait. the united states had strong economic ties to cuba. the majority of cubans expressed interest in becom ing a us state.