"Internal Improvements" Became a Controversial Issue Because

question 16

Multiple Choice

"Internal improvements" became a controversial issue because

• A)too many might bankrupt the economy.
• B)some questioned the constitutionality of using federal funds to finance roads, canals, etc.
• C)they required a lot of foreign investment.
• D)most Americans wanted to avoid urbanization.
• E)immigrant labor was taking jobs from American citizens.

---

Definitions:

Assessing Options

The cognitive process of evaluating multiple choices or courses of action before making a decision.

Changeable Situation

Situations or circumstances that are subject to alteration or modification, possibly through human intervention or naturally over time.

Internal Locus

is a psychological concept referring to individuals who believe they can control their life events and outcomes through their own efforts.

External Locus

The belief that one's successes or failures result from external factors beyond their control, contrasted with an internal locus of control.