Why might Congress have had difficulty paying the war debt after the American Revolution? Only the states had the power to collect taxes. The debt was too high for the new country to repay. Only Congress had the power to borrow from foreign countries. The Continental Congress could not agree on the best way to raise funds.

Which answer best describes an advantage of shipping goods by canal? a) most towns would rather have canals then noisy railroads b) goods could travel very fast downstream in the canal system c) traveling by boat is a much more relaxing way to transport goods. d) heavy loads of goods could travel by boat more easily then if pulled by horses.

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.

How did life change for women african-americans native americans and loyalist after the war in what ways did life remain the same