The Sumerians did it so the y had a surplus of food and had spedlazation
Newspapers. I'm not sure of the name of the Chicago newspaper at the time.
The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians. ... In addition, Congress could not draft soldiers or regulate trade.
Containment is the policy.