Which event played the greatest role in creating these conditions in the south during the antebellum era?

a. the northwest ordinance of 1789

b. the dred scott decision of 1857

c. the secession of south carolina in 1860

d. the invention of the cotton gin by eli whitney in 1793?

d.the invention of the cotton gin by eli whitney in 1793.

Explanation:

The antebellum era was a period of the history of Southern United States that went from the late 18th century to the Civil War. This already eliminates options b and c.

Cotton plantations, which relied on slavery, led to the economic growth of the south.

So the correct answer is:

d.the invention of the cotton gin by eli whitney in 1793.

labor leaders and organizations had the power to demand it.

explanation:

workers got a five-day workweek because the bcea protects and respect the rights of the employees. labor leaders and other groups demanded it.

the articles of confederation only set up the continental congress at the federal level. there were no executive or judicial branches except within the states. the states were allowed to keep every right that was not specifically given to congress. the bonding of the states was through a 'firm league of friendship' that best served as a defense agreement against invasion. states were not allowed to use taxes as a way to discourage treaties, and states were extremely limited in their dealings with foreign nations.

not many historians today talk about the strengths of the articles of confederation, likely because of how unpopular the document quickly became. the articles did set the legislative body, congress, as the highest power in the nation because of the fear of monarchy. congress had the sole power to declare war, assign treaties, entertain foreign relations, and operate post offices. disputes between states and territorial issues were to be brought to congress. the document also stipulated that canada was allowed to enter the union if they desired.

there were more weaknesses than strengths under the articles of confederation. the lack of power given to the continental congress strangled the federal government. the articles gave congress the power to pass laws but no power to enforce those laws. if a state did not support a federal law, that state could simply ignore it. congress had no power to levy taxes or regulate trade. without a federal court system or executive leader, there would be no way to enforce these laws, either. amending the articles of confederation would also require a unanimous decision, which would be extremely difficult.