Any war effects the economy. War means you have to pay for weapons, ammo, etc. Not to mention the cost of training all the soldiers and producing tools of war (Such as cannons). This war effected the economy very badly.
Grant chose many dishonest people for office. His cabinet was made of corrupt men out to serve their own interests.
Answer: The Catholic Church offered all of the following to their congregation except money
The Hellenistic Era was started due to the death of Alexander The Great.