Why did senator steven douglas propose the kansas-nebraska act in 1854? a. he wanted the transcontinental railroad to go through chicago. b. he did not want the transcontinental railroad to go through chicago. c. he wanted an important platform on which he could debate his future rival, abraham lincoln. d. he wanted to gain support for his idea of letting a new territory's inhabitants decide whether to allow or prohibit slavery.

It is option A, He wanted the transcontinental railroad to go through Chicago.

Option A is the answer to your question.

to extend a country’s power and influence

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”