Which of the following was a positive effect of the increased power of the federal government experienced by the population of the north?

a.
people enjoyed free land provided by the homestead act if they relocated west.

b.
citizens were able to afford more things due to the large amounts of paper money printed.

c.
citizens could speak out against the war more freely due to expanded first amendment protection.

d.
families had more money since the government lowered taxes.

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere