Why do you receive the Sacrament of Baptism only once

Baptism is only given once because in the Catholic creed it is stated that we believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Baptism gives us a bond of unity with other Catholics and Christians. It allows us to grow in our faith together and help one another become closer to Christ.

cuban communists pressured the soviet union to place missiles in cuba.

might be agreeing to participate ethically with other european nations in the slave trade

or notifying other european nations when taking possession   of african territories