What were the groups of private citizens who pledged to defend their communities called?

What do historians call the political, social, or cultural circumstances surrounding an event?

How would high tariffs hurt america? a. fewer immigrants would be able to move to america b. sales of american products to other countries would go down c. americans would sell more goods to other countries d. goods imported from other countries would cost less

Which economic sector employs the least number of people in mexico, barbados, and venezuela? a. agriculture b. services c. industry