What was the effect of the pendleton act on politics during the gilded age?

Which sentence best describes the effect of the articles of confederation on the government

The christians in jerusalem met in the catacombs for their worship service

How did the war of 1812 contribute to an increase in u.s. manufacturing? a) the war provided more resources for factories to increase production. b) the war promoted trade between countries so that americans could focus on fighting. c) the war cut americans off from their previous supply of imported manufactured goods. d) the war limited transportation in america, making it necessary to import manufactured goods.