Using Source 1, how did Louisiana geographically change with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
A. It became centralized to the city of New Orleans, and the Gulf of Mexico.
B. It stayed large in size, and hard to manage.
C. It shifted towards the Pacific Ocean to be closer to the people of California.
D. It shifted towards Canada to be closer to the British empire.

Which of the following might cause the inflation rate to spike up sharply? the purchasing power of the average consumer decreases due to a sluggish economy. plentiful rainfall and moderate temperatures result in good harvests of wheat and soybeans. the items in the cpi market basket change to account for changing consumer buying habits. prices on world oil markets rise steeply due to war in the middle east.

About 300 billion dollars in taxes is lost in the united states alone due to an underground economy, which involves paying individuals cash rather than having them on the official payroll. a. true b. false

How important is it to have a powerful army and navy? give two reasons for your answer