It is better for the economy of a country to produce its own goods and services because it increases the country's

wealth or interest rate

Explanation:

Lower interest rates – reduce the cost of borrowing and increase consumer spending and investment. Increased real wages – if nominal wages grow above inflation then consumers have more disposable to spend. Higher global growth – leading to increased export spending

texas governor sam houston opposed secession, but was unable to prevent it. in this speech, given prior to lincoln's election, he presents the argument that slavery would be safer within the united states than outside of it. it was a prescient argument, and one held by several other southern leaders.

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