How did the u. s. system of checks and balances change how our government makes decisions?
there was a slight change, mostly dealing with international relations.
the judicial system grew stronger.
the president had many fewer powers.
the branches worked together for the good of the people.

The branches worked together for the good of the people.

industry had made the u.s. the richest nation in the world at this time. the second industrial revolution caused growth in industry and transportation, which allowed increased trade between nations.

the declaration states, “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness….”