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Among the options given on the question the correct answer is option A.
The United States was in peace talks with Japan at that time.
Explanation: The question about the Japanese unexpected attack is about the Pearl Harbor attack. The Japanese air force attacked on Pearl Harbor On December 7,1941 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The attack eventually made USA engaged in the World War ll.
Although, the attack was unexpected from Japan. Because during that time, United States was in dialogue with Japan and negotiating about peace. Based US cease on oil shipment , Japan and USA started talk to end the sanction and make peace. President Roosevelt, Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoye and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Joseph Grew were on the verge of arranging a meeting in Alaska, but the parties could not come to an agreement on terms.
However, based on these peace talk USA did not expect the attack from Japan.
Growing cash crops
Southern colonies usually grew tobacco and cotton, which were cash crops in those days, as they were consumed in great quantities, and were in demand
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Answer: C. Droughts and long winters sometimes ravaged the herds
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The correct answer is D) Strict absolutist control Poor management
Louis XIV the “Sun King” had the longest reign in the history of Europe, he thought God had entrusted him with the crown and he believed that he was the center of the universe and because of this, he had the “sun king” nickname.
During his reign, he had unrealistic spending habits and numerous wars which caused financial problems. In order to solve the problem, he developed a tax policy in an attempt to offset the expenses, but this caused discontent among members of the lower classes since the Nobles and clergy members were not taxed.