The Ming´s Dynasty´s policies towards foreign trade begining in the 15th century resulted in a rtapid growth of smuggling and piracy along China´s coast ( answer A ) . In effect, while foreign envoys to China were permitted, strict prohibitions were enacted for chinese maritime trade ventures trying to trade abroad.
Answer:
D. It led to the Enlightenment which challenged authoritative governments
Explanation:
Artistic innovations was discouraged as the emperor took down everything that could possibly harm people's opinion towards himself or the government in order to be secured. The publishing is strictly limited and people who publish anything that did harm to it's stability was punished.
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The article refers to third parties as gadflies because third parties often bring attention to political, social, or national issues that neither major party wants to discuss.