In 19th century america, a theatrical tradition began in which a white person would wear black stage make-up in order to play an african american character. this practice, known as blackface, became very popular throughout the country and has become associated with american racism from the period. which of the following people was the founder of the first troupe of the blackface minstrel tradition?

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.”