The United States often makes aid decisions, both military and humanitarian, using the prism of our "strategic advantage."
So, if it would be advantageous to please a military dictator, either because of port access or drilling rights or the use of a base for refueling, it is likely that the aid will be used as an inducement to allow the United States to do those things.
Technology
division of labor
political organization
<span>commerce and trade</span>
<span>It was definitely the gold rush. Everyone was going to California to get gold, whether they did or not. I hoped I helped :]</span>
A. Because the African Americans needed to be patient to get protection
The Great Communicator was President Reagan.