Which beliefs did Voltaire hold? Select all the correct answers. God does not take part in human lives. Kings should be guided by reason. Huguenots should give up their protests and become Catholic. The English system was better than the French. Life is short, nasty, and "brutish." The best form of government is a republic.

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.