B) The mining and cattle ranching industries increased in the West.
Railroad made transporting resources and goods to cities to be manufactured and processed which encouraged growth in the western industries.
Mining for gold, silver, iron, and tin contributed to production of manufactured goods. The ability to make money off of the mining industry attracted settlers. Ranching also increased in production with land opening up in the southwest and railroads connecting ranching areas to major meatpacking cities, like Chicago.
The War Powers Act was added onto the previous law known as the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. This resolution granted the president the power to take any steps towards protecting the United States from attack. The War Powers Act later made it a law for the president to consult with congress within 48 hours of sending troops into a foreign conflict.
This is an example of checks and balances because it is intended to prevent giving the president total war power.
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The correct answer is A. Salt mines in the Sahara desert
Salt was extremely important at that time and was even used as currency often because it was expensive.
