Montesquieu said that government should be kept under control to protect people's freedoms. He believed that could best be done through... A. separation of powers
B. natural rights
C. social contract
D. federal system

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.