What is the name of the tariff-reducing pact that makes it easier for producers to manufacture and distribute products between the countries shown in the image?
a)
european union (eu)
b)
north atlantic treaty organization (nato)
c)
north american free trade agreement (nafta)
d)
organization for economic co-operation and development (oecd)

The correct answer is:

C. North American Free Trade Agreement.

Explanation:

The North American Free Trade Agreement also known as NAFTA came into action in 1994 and eliminated trade barriers and restrictions creating a trilateral block between Mexico, United States and Canada (the countries shown in the image), and created investment opportunities in all three countries. NAFTA was renegotiated in 2018 to be replaced with a new trade agreement called The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which must be ratified before 2020 to replace NAFTA.

The advantages and disadvantages of NAFTA had been very controversial, mainly because manufacturing jobs are cheaper at Mexico, so industries from the United States migrated, leading to lower pays for workers and exploitation from Mexican manufacturers. The benefits from NAFTA include lower prices from products because of their lower cost of producing them, and cheaper imported oil from Canada and Mexico.

the articles of confederation only set up the continental congress at the federal level. there were no executive or judicial branches except within the states. the states were allowed to keep every right that was not specifically given to congress. the bonding of the states was through a 'firm league of friendship' that best served as a defense agreement against invasion. states were not allowed to use taxes as a way to discourage treaties, and states were extremely limited in their dealings with foreign nations.

not many historians today talk about the strengths of the articles of confederation, likely because of how unpopular the document quickly became. the articles did set the legislative body, congress, as the highest power in the nation because of the fear of monarchy. congress had the sole power to declare war, assign treaties, entertain foreign relations, and operate post offices. disputes between states and territorial issues were to be brought to congress. the document also stipulated that canada was allowed to enter the union if they desired.

there were more weaknesses than strengths under the articles of confederation. the lack of power given to the continental congress strangled the federal government. the articles gave congress the power to pass laws but no power to enforce those laws. if a state did not support a federal law, that state could simply ignore it. congress had no power to levy taxes or regulate trade. without a federal court system or executive leader, there would be no way to enforce these laws, either. amending the articles of confederation would also require a unanimous decision, which would be extremely difficult.

the hyksos invasion. the hyksos were able to attack egypt successfully because of their skills in using bronze weapons, composite bows and the use of the horse and chariot during the invasion. although the egyptians depict a barbarian-type overthrow, the truth is the seizure was likely a relatively peaceful one.