How did the civil war affect civilians in the north?
a. an income tax and conscription were instituted; habeas corpus was suspended.
b. food became scarce throughout the north.
c. congress passed the homestead act.
d. the government raised money by selling stocks and bonds.

A. An income tax and conscription were instituted; habeas corpus was suspended.

25. twelve tables

26. having important positions chosen by lot

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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