The emergence of the middle class has altered the traditional art, music, and literature which was revolves around the kings and nobility. The middle class consists of small businessmen, traders, and professionals now have more freedom to reflect other aspects of society . The art of this period took the theme of common people and their work represents the popular ideas, culture of the rural areas, towns and flourishing cities.
The middle class wanted their<u> portraits painted. They wanted paintings of realistic towns and scenes.</u> Ballets and operas sprang up, and<u> music was set to plays</u>.
The Confederation was unable to meet its obligations because it did not have the authority to pass tariffs or to order the states to pass tariffs. As a result, it faced trade problems with countries and among states, war debts, and a weak economy.
