I believe it is c they were ruled by emperors
The main way in which mercantilism increased the likelihood of conflicts between European powers was that it led to a dispute over who could trade where, and disputes over the trade agreements themselves, since every country wanted "the best deal".
Nations fell victim to new hostile leaders. Japan struck first, invading China. Next Italy struck at Ethiopia. Germany, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, was the greatest fear.
Explanation:
America was active in trade with Europe and China was assisting America's trade activities. China' interference with America is not appreciated by Japan which tried to annex china. Japan' attempt to stop china helping America is objected by Americans. The American Government stopped all the commercial vessels which headed to Japan with steel and oil. These two products were crucial for Japan to make arms and raise revenues for its country.
When the ships were frozen in the ports, Japan decided to assault the ports of America. Pearl Harbor attack resulted in death of two thousand civilians. Imperial Japan was becoming a threat which annexed China.Also Nazi Germany is also becoming a threat which made America to follow isolationism and interventionism and hence this neutral attitude made America to stay out of the war.
Im going with A but not sure
He introduced a way of thinking about economic ideas.
Explanation:
Adam smith was a great economist who advocated free trade in market economy of the country. He was also a celebrated economist during the Enlightment era. He also proposed that a minimum government intervention would promote the economy into a prosperous financial path. It was considered to contradictory to mercantilism.
He also advocated that self-interest is key factor which would promote buying and selling in the business. He also insisted that free market trading is autonomous and independence in trading can make a nation gain much wealth.
