<span>The first thing that the states (former colonies) did after the Declaration of Independence was the following: </span>
As for material wise, the English realized that the American Colonies could provide a stable stream of funds that relied on the production, refining, and sale of many different supplies and crops. Such examples would be Tobacco, Sugar (not 100% on this one), and Cotton (later on). Other products that could be produced in the Americas were whale oil and seafood. As for influence, the English noticed that they could claim large parts of Unclaimed (and sometimes claimed, which they woukd fight for) North America such as parts of Canada and almost the entire East Coats in order to spread the influence of the Crown further throughout the world. It was also a power struggle fight between Britain, France, and Spain, which was another reason for the colonies.
B. That is the key objective.
Answer:
The correct answer is D. Marbury v. Madison was the first time a law was declared unconstitutional.
Explanation:
Marbury v. Madison was a judicial ruling issued by the Supreme Court in 1803, through which the Supreme Court created the power of judicial review, a legal institute that allowed it to review the constitutionality of government acts and the different laws, thus seeking protect the legal system of the country, to avoid laws or conduct contrary to the Constitution of the United States. In this way, the Supreme Court became the arbitrator that defines the legality of government norms and conduct, becoming the final interpreter of the Constitution.
