As part of the 1898 Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish American War, Spain agreed to cede the Philippine Islands to the United States for $20 million.
In Marbury v. Madison (1803) the Supreme Court announced for the first time the principle that a court may declare an act of Congress void if it is inconsistent with the Constitution. William Marbury had been appointed a justice of the peace for the District of Columbia in the final hours of the Adams administration. When James Madison, Thomas Jefferson’s secretary of state, refused to deliver Marbury’s commission, Marbury, joined by three other similarly situated appointees, petitioned for a writ of mandamus compelling delivery of the commissions.
D. Tobacco, rice and indigo served as the major staple crops.
These three things were the main exports in the southern colonies during the 17th century. Especially tobacco, it made a ton of profit. :)
The answer is YES, but only on sacred occasion or in times of a natural disasters. Hope it help!
