<span>After refusing to repay their debt following the Mexican-American War, European powers decided to implement a navy blockade onto the country, which would ultimately restrict an array of goods and products from coming into the country, further crippling their economy.</span>
Correct me if I am wrong but I believe it was by building up their military forces, they increased industrial production and lowered unemployment. It was only a temporary success.
Pretty sure 1) is A and 2) is D. But I could be wrong! Hope this helps!
I believe the answer is B. The price of goods would rise, because of the law of supply and demand.
