cortes took moctezuma as hostage and claimed for Spain
B) There were more jobs for people.
The answer is really self explanatory. Rationing food allowed them to get through out the war without having to worry about the amount of food supply they had.
The constitution confers absolutely on the government of the Union, the powers of making war, and of making treaties (Treaties means "A formally concluded and ratified agreement between two countries.) Consequently, that government possesses the power or will of acquiring territory, either by conquest or treaty Marshall said. Hope this helps! if not please let me know