Which was not a characteristic of the articles of confederation? a. amending the articles required unanimity of all the states. b. the national government could not levy taxes or regulate commerce. c. each state had two votes in the upper chamber, and votes in the lower chamber were proportionately distributed by population. d. the national government could conduct wars and make treaties?

the answer is C because it is the only one that fits

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

cultural history is your answer