In 1836, Congress passed a "distribution" act that required the federal government to :________
a. apply a higher tax to foreign bondholders.
b. parcel out Indian land to the states.
c. reward loyal Democrats with government jobs.
d. make pension payments to veterans of the War of 1812.
e. disperse its surplus funds to the states.
a. apply a higher tax to foreign bondholders.
b. parcel out Indian land to the states.
c. reward loyal Democrats with government jobs.
d. make pension payments to veterans of the War of 1812.
e. disperse its surplus funds to the states.