Somalia.... Today it's Australia some how
The Answer SHOULD be the first one, The Soviet Union Imprisoning its critics.
That would be "Containing" the critics most likely against their will.
Answer:
A(it helped keep trade open by overlooking illegal activities)
The Black Death changed the European Society. This led to food shortages which made everyone turn against each other.Labor shortages caused by high death rates led to increased wages attracting many peasants to the cities.