They made sure to only use it when needed like for trading and such
The democrats gained power after the 1876 presidential election.
They would feel this because they viewed themselves as the superior race. Using social darwinism to justify their colonization they would go and bear what they called "the white man's burden." They would use improvements in transportation and communication as a reason it was good for the colonized as well. There may have also been feelings of nationalism because of fear of other European nations taking up all the resources and colonies.
Answer:
Cubas economy weakened
Explanation:
After the cuban missile crisis (which with the help of the soviet union made Cuba a communist country), Cuba left the free market or free economy making it a self sustaining country. every thing that the cuban poblation consumed was made, produced and created there, which eventually lead to great poverty all around the country.