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Why did the federal government decide to build the national road?
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What did the interstate highway act do?
It approved a plan for the federal government to use federal tax money to build a highway system that connected the states. It was questioned for being unconstitutional but the Feds said it was necessary for national defense to move troops quickly thus making it constitutional for the Feds to build
In the second half of the 1800s what did the federal government encourage in the building of transcontinental railroads?
Railroad Builders received loans and grants from the federal government.
How did the Spanish decide where to build the missions?
by serra
Why did Democrats in the 19th-century not like using federal money to build transportation systems?
They were concerned that getting the government involved would hurt states' rights.
What did shays' rebellion encouraged national leaders to do?
Shay's Rebellion showed that the federal government as it existed under the Articles of Confederation was too weak to properly deal with major events- the government was unable to raise money to build an army and stop the rebellion. This was one of the factors that led the Founding Fathers to hold the Constitutional Convention, where they drafted and eventually ratified the U.S. Constitution.
Who requires automakers to build seat belts in cars?
The Federal Government.
What did the interstate highway act do?
It approved a plan for the federal government to use federal tax money to build a highway system that connected the states. It was questioned for being unconstitutional but the Feds said it was necessary for national defense to move troops quickly thus making it constitutional for the Feds to build
Why did the government want to build national road?
To travel west.
What did the government want to build a national road?
because the appalachians wanted to
Housing subsidized by the federal government for people earning small incomes?
Authorized the federal government to clear slums and to build 810,000 units of low-income housing, or housing subsidized by the federal government for people earning small incomes
Who has concurrent powers?
Concurrent powers of the individual states and federal government: Power to (1) tax (2) establish a standing army - military/national guard (3) legally adjudicate in courts of law (4) convict and hold people in jail/prisons (5) build and maintain roads (6) hold elections You're Welcome
In the second half of the 1800s what did the federal government encourage in the building of transcontinental railroads?
Railroad Builders received loans and grants from the federal government.
What are ways nation use taxes?
To 1) Build/Maintain parks and federal government buildings, and 2) Pay government employees and workers.
What does the Federal Government want to build on Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory?
an Australian version of Disney world
What is a concurrent power a example of?
They are powers shared by both the state and federal government. Both the federal government and the states may charter banks, collect taxes, and build roads. Chartering banks and corporations
Is an example of a concurrent power?
They are powers shared by both the state and federal government. Both the federal government and the states may charter banks, collect taxes, and build roads. Chartering banks and corporations
Why did the whigs support the use of government to build national transportation systems?
They believed that if the government got involved, the economy would get better.
