He did not want information going to the public that would make him look lie a fool, or start a rebellion
<span>The drafters of the Articles of Confederation wanted to establish strong state governments because they were worried that a strong national (central) government would become tyrannical. </span>
During this time, it was China that mostly remained a land-based empire. This is due partly to the fact that China occupied a large area of land, and didn't need more resources.
Manufacturing in the Northeast is correct, which was during the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution caused a flux of increase in cities like NewYork and Boston in immigration, trade, factories, and laborers.