Federal budget is dependent on many factors one of which is the priority of the state. When there is a need to increase the level of defense, the budget for defense must be increased. This increase in budget translates to a decrease in budget in another area. If the budget for transportation can be reduced and still be able to implement the planned projects, then the budget for transportation will be reduced.
The new environment allowed for an exchange of new foods like corn. Crops that were grown the Americas and vice versa were able to be shared between two cultures.