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The answer to your question is B.
<em><u>A federal license allowed Thomas Gibbons to operate his steamboats in multiple states.</u></em>
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Impending war between Mexico and the US.
The American settlers in California resented the Mexican government and were fearful of oppressive reforms with rumors of a war between Mexico and the US. To secure their place, troops incited a rebellion and California declared their independence.
The Heliocentric model from the Renaissance replaced the geocentric model. This means that whereas before people thought that the earth was at the center of the solar system, this was replaced by the belief that the Sun was at the center of the Solar System.
Based on the information provided, it seems like the answer would be the freedom of the press.
The freedom of the press is a 1st amendment right that allows investigative journalists to spread information to the public about candidates and their policies. The ability to share this information without the threat of persecution is a critical element of having a fair election. The citizens should have all the information about a candidates policies/programs in order to make an educated decision as to who would be the best person for the job.