All of the following were marks of israel's deep spiritual decline during the years of the judges except: the cessation of sanctuary worship and service the corruption of the priesthood the confirmation of samuel's ministry as a prophet the widespread practices of idolatry

the confirmation of Samuel's ministry as a prophet

Explanation:

roosevelt believed that in light of the country's recent military successes, it was unnecessary to use force to achieve foreign policy goals, so long as the military could threaten force. this belief, and his strategy of “speaking softly and carrying a big stick,” shaped much of roosevelt's foreign policy.

confederacy: supported slavery, believed states should be able to nullify federal laws, supported low tariffs

union: everything else