Well that would likely hinder the trade for such nation, like China. China has a TON of industry, and what would happen of it couldn't reach outside its borders? The economy would plummet! It would weaken every aspect of the nation.
The colonies wanted help from other nations in Europe.
-The soldiers needed a good reason for fighting and dying.
-They hoped that more colonists would join the revolution.
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The correct answer is second one
I need more context , if it has to do with WW1 I’d say the Spanish Flu