Early American leaders designed the Articles of Confederation to create a national government that:
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A. could stop state governments from passing unfair laws.
B. would not be powerful enough to become a tyranny.
c. would regulate the economy to protect the poor.
D. could enforce laws through a powerful court system.

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?