<span>The federal government of
the United States was created by the Constitution, which went into
operation in 1789 when the first Congress convened and George Washington
took the oath of office as president. The government is called federal
because it was formed by a compact (the Constitution) among 13 political
units (the states).</span>
a.there was plenty of inexpensive land available for homesteaders.
Answer:
B. It created intense rivalries and competition for colonies.
Explanation:
Such rivalries and competition for colonies were reflected in the Berlin Conference in 1885, which was also coloquially known as "The Division of Africa", the construction of alliances (Central States, Entente Cordiale) that ignited World War I.
Answer:
Adam Smith believed that limitations on trade were misconceived and misplaced. Contrary to the mercantilist view that a state must strengthen its economy and augment its power at the expense of others, Smith argued that trade was mutually beneficial, there was no difference between domestic and foreign trade, and that the accummulation of money and metals made no sense, they were just another commodity.
Explanation:
The correct answer is to protect domestic businesses.
When the US government puts a tax on an imported good (aka a tariff) they are trying to protect American businesses. The US government, when it passes tariffs, believe that the increased price of foreign goods with result in citizens buying goods from American made companies, as they will be similar in price or cheaper. This strategy has been used by the United States since the early 1800's and continues to be used as a means of protecting American businesses.
However, the succeess of these types of tariffs are mixed, as this usually results in a decrease in trade and an overall increase in price for consumer goods.
