The national debt increases when: A. the government borrows money to fund programs.
B. the government forces banks to lower interest rates.
C. the government raises taxes while cutting spending.
D. the government increases imports from other countries.

How did the war of 1812 contribute to an increase in u.s. manufacturing? a) the war provided more resources for factories to increase production. b) the war promoted trade between countries so that americans could focus on fighting. c) the war cut americans off from their previous supply of imported manufactured goods. d) the war limited transportation in america, making it necessary to import manufactured goods.