Would you agree that the US was justified in its expansionist policies during this time? Use historical events and the statements in pair I to support your claim?

no

Explanation:

Because things such as police brutality from back then still have in affect on American we see this in the current news going on today

utilized the penal colony

so, based on the research i've done. the u.s. government were always on a wild goose chase just to take down castro. he then retired his trone to his brother raul in 2008 due to some health issues. so it's obvious your answer would be:

castro had no allies from which he could receive aid.

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