Joseph Stalin was able to establish such a strong communist presence in Eastern Europe following World War 2 because of strong military, economic, and diplomatic pressures.
Federal budget is dependent on many factors one of which is the priority of the state. When there is a need to increase the level of defense, the budget for defense must be increased. This increase in budget translates to a decrease in budget in another area. If the budget for transportation can be reduced and still be able to implement the planned projects, then the budget for transportation will be reduced.
In 1907, Britain, France and Russia formed a military alliance for WWI, known as the Triple Entente.
Confederation was chosen by congress because they the felt the need for a strong union and a government powerful enough to defeat Great Britain.
