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which of the following was a positive effect of the increased power of the federal government experienced by the population of the north?

a. people enjoyed free land provided by the homestead act if they relocated west.

b. citizens were able to afford more things due to the large amounts of paper money printed.

c. citizens could speak out against the war more freely due to expanded first amendment protection.

d. families had more money since the government lowered taxes.