How does the structure of the section called “The
"Cuban Thaw'" (Paragraphs 25-28) contribute to the
effectiveness and clarity of the author's overall
argument?

The author's use of including "The Cuban Thaw" paragraphs showed how the U.S. and Cuba resolved after the Cold War tensions. Mike Kubic wants to prove that the relationship between the U.S and Cuba normalized since then and that is proven within those paragraphs.

Explanation:

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The paragraphs help contribute to the argument because it shows how the tension found a resolution. It happened years later but it has a big impact. It shows the effectiveness of the events from the Cold War.

Explanation:

can someone me with this question:  

1) the end of the conflict between the north and the south didn’t just mark the end of a war; it marked the end of an entire way of life.” which statement best describes what this statement means?  

a) the southerners were no longer free and were controlled by the northern states.

b) the industrial economy in the north was not sustainable.

c) slavery became illegal, which changed completely the south’s labor force and the agricultural economy was destroyed.

d) the states decided to relinquish their independence and return to britain’s rule.