Why does the book Justin is reading say that black people was still not free even though slavery was officially over

The platt amendment of 1901 forbade cuba from entering into any treaties that would allow undue foreign involvement in cuban affairs. this law was passed after the spanish-american war to make sure that european nations weren’t going to get involved with cuba. 1, why might the platt amendment be considered ironic? 2, what reasons would the united states have for not wanting european influence in cuba?

Why would it be hard to live in a city state

Hegyes was driving her car when it was negligently struck by a unjian enterprises truck. she was injured, and an implant was placed in her body to counteract the injuries. she sued unjian, and the case was settled. two years later hegyes became pregnant. the growing fetus pressed against the implant, making it necessary for her doctor to deliver the child 51 days prematurely by cesarean section. because of its premature birth, the child had a breathing handicap. suit was brought against unjian enterprises for the harm sustained by the child. was the defendant liable?