Consumers purchasing power is determined by the consumer price index which surveys changes in the prices of goods and services over a period of months or a year
<span>They were fighting for independence. Many of soldiers from the South had deep
roots in their states. Many felt
strongly about defending their rights and believed the Union was interfering with
their rights. Still, the North had more manpower and industry. When Generals like Grant, Sheridan and
Sherman came along, the North turned the tide and won the war.</span>
Mecca is the city where Muhammad centered Islamic faith