Which statement BEST reflects the human experience that is represented in this excerpt

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the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.

immigrants from northern and western europe continued coming as they had for three centuries, but in decreasing numbers

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