Mercantilism arose largely because (1 point)
oit strengthened alliances between european powers.
o european rulers thought it would make their countries wealthy and powerful.
o colonies wanted to repay their home countries for their support.
o the king of spain wanted spanish colonies to be independent.

either b) they were often feared and despised by other native cultures. or

c) their obsession allowed them to coexist with many other native cultures because of their peaceful nature.

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”