Congress could raise money only by asking the states for funds, borrowing from foreign governments, or selling western lands. ... The Articles of Confederation created a very weak central government.
The americans got the north western part of america but im not sure of the other question
After the Spanish-American War, the "C. Platt Amendment" reserved the right of the United States to intervene in Cuba's internal affairs. This was later overturned by Cuba.
They believe it is the old Testament, making it part of the Bible
The Missouri Compromise of 1820