Hey, the answer to the question would be B.) The Depression shattered people's confidence in the government.
The correct answer is B) "Bought grain, stored it, and resold it during times of low harvest":
Following a tendency of nationalizing several industries, which included salt, iron, and liquor, emperor Wu decided to interfere with the trade of grain in 110 BC. This happened as a response from the government to eliminate speculation generated by merchants by selling previously stored grain at below-market prices.
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At least 2/3 the 13 existing states, so 9 or more
