For the first time, political discord was fed by increased information available to the masses because of the
a. the activism of the puritans.
b. increased continental trade.
c. the presence of parliament.
d. the printing press.

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answer: a federal government has final authority on interstate/inter provincial  and international affairs, a confederation is one where the central/national government or authority is governing body what does not have final say over the same matters. hopefully this and i will try again if you don't like this answer : )

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