What provided land to anyone that paid their way (or their servants
way) to the new world?

the correct answer is alternative c) "determine which debts to pay off."

credit report is a record of a person's credit history, from several sources such as banks, credit card companies, government, etc.

looking through your credit report you'll know exactly how much and to whom you owe money.

looking at your credit score you'll show you if your credit is improving.

only by paying off your debt or renegotiating it can you reduce the amount of money owed.

credit reports are not an instrument of negotiating interest. they only show your track record when it comes to borrowing money.

using the media to encourage public support for an idea.

encouraging congress to take action

establishing a public policy goal for the nation

congress could not tax the states to raise funds.