How did the u. s maintain influence in cuba after cuban independence?

Which fundamental right is protected in this excerpt ?

Which were the most important issues during the presidential election of 2008? a. economic downturn and environmental protection b. two overseas wars and economic downturn c. two overseas wars and campaign spending d. environmental protection and campaign spending

The picture below shows president richard nixon and the first lady standing before the great wall of china in 1972. they are smiling - as are the chinese with them. when this picture was shown on american television, americans were aware that it was a historic moment. what are two reasons why this moment was important for both china and the united states?