After the War of 1812, Americans A "gained a renewed sense of pride in their country." There were no territorial gains in the war, however it solidified Americas ability to hold off the British, and therefore increased national pride.
When state troopers met the demonstrators at the edge of the city and beat them, it triggered a wave across the nation that led to civil rights movement evolving and the passages of legislation
Answer: Emancipation Proclamation
Explanation: The president at the time was Abraham Lincoln, an abolitionist, and he wanted to put an end to slavery.
I think the Writs of Assistance let the British officials to have the authority to search for smuggled goods in colonists' homes.
No, Congress should not have the power to interpret the Constitution. The Constitution of the United States of America states that the legislative branch (including Congress) has the power to MAKE laws. The judicial branch (including the Supreme Court) has the power to INTERPRET laws. By giving the legislative branch the power to interpret the Constitution, you are giving it the powers of the judicial branch. This power must belong only to the judicial branch, NOT to the legislative branch or Congress. (NOTE: I'm not sure if this question is supposed to be a matter of opinion or not--if it is, this is my viewpoint.)
