Answer:
U.S. neutrality was challenged in early 1800's.
Explanation:
The war between Great Britain and France was challenging the neutrality of U.S. American merchants were having profits from the war as they shipped sugar and coffee brought from French and Spanish colonies to Europe. Great Britain protested this because the prices it was getting for its products were declining. Both, Britain and France ignored U.S. neutrality claims as they saw U. S merchant ships on French ports. They stopped American merchant ships. Britain raised the Rule of 1756, saying that these ports should be closed during war. All this challenged the neutrality of U.S.
Thomas Jefferson came to know that Spain had surrendered Louisiana to France in 1800, he asked his ministers to prepare a deal for purchasing port New Orleans and West Florida. He wanted to do this as he wanted to ensure that American farmers has access to Gulf of Mexico via Missippi River as this river would be very beneficial to farmers.
He banned all British ships from U.S. ports and stooped all trade with Europe. He said though U.S products are important for both Britian and France but a complete ban would keep U.S neutrality intact.
The United States and the Soviet Union distrusting each other.
Answer:
The idea that a strong central government can become tyrannical and hurt citizens was one major influence
Explanation:
An event form the Gilded age that supports that “farmer were up in arms” is when a national organization of farmers met in Ocala, Florida, in 1890 to address the problems of rural America and create a platform. They demanded that Treasury notes and silver be used to increase the amount of money in circulation and they attacked the two major parties as loyal to big businesses and Wall Street Bankers. Evidence that would support the statement about farmers in this era “His burdens are heavier every year and his gains are more meager” is the falling prices of wheat, cotton and other crops due to increased American production. As prices fell, farmers needed to grow more and more to pay off old debts, which caused even lower prices. This vicious cycle led to more debts and foreclosures.What the writer most likely had in mind when he stated, “he is beginning
