What was the goal of the fort smith miners’ conference held by protesting miners in 1899?

a.
to discover ways to increase production
b.
to remove regulations on mining
c.
to find ways to discourage immigration
d.
to advocate for better wages for miners

What was the national government’s biggest concern if facing a war, under the articles of confederation? the national government had no national military. the country had grown too large to defend with a small army. the states would not back the federal government. there was no way the states would pay for fighting a war.