Why was the allied victory in north africa significant?

The book by john kenneth galbraith discussed the growing gap between the increasing private wealth in the u.s. and the stagnant condition of resources allocated to the public sector.

Which answer best describes an advantage of shipping goods by canal? a) most towns would rather have canals then noisy railroads b) goods could travel very fast downstream in the canal system c) traveling by boat is a much more relaxing way to transport goods. d) heavy loads of goods could travel by boat more easily then if pulled by horses.

Whose plan centered on keeping the federal budget balanced, instituting tax cuts, and developing public works projects?