B.The government's interest rates were really high.
<span>borrowing money was challenging for the U.S. government after the War of 1812 because the government's interest rates were really high, and after having spent money for a war, spending other money for a loan with high interest were challenging, as the money available from the U.S. government was not so much at that point.</span>
1st question yes second question idk
Workers formed unions in the late 19th century to get higher wages shorter work hours and a 5 day work a week