Why did Augustus (Octavian) convert tax collectors into paid government employees? A) because he was nice

B) he didn't want them to work anywhere else

C) he wanted more money for himself

D) to stop them from stealing money

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.