People did not appreciate the harsh rule and punishments that were inflicted upon them by their imperialistic and draconian (meaning very harsh and no mercy) government. So the society became more and more divided and against the Assyrian government. Also, the nearby power rivaling the Assyrians, the Babylonians, were much more subtle and kinder to their people, and people started working for them.
The answer would be D- the great wall…good luck on your test. Btw the option D because the Great Wall was a symbol of isolation and helped other unities know that China wasn’t there to play and also protected them from invasion
It decreased because the government relied on private businesses for economic growth.