What made slums so difficult to live in?

Which statement best describes a major advantage of a confederal system of government over a unitary system

From which of the following literary works is this quotation most likely taken?

How did the war of 1812 contribute to an increase in u.s. manufacturing? a) the war provided more resources for factories to increase production. b) the war promoted trade between countries so that americans could focus on fighting. c) the war cut americans off from their previous supply of imported manufactured goods. d) the war limited transportation in america, making it necessary to import manufactured goods.