Question

Cause: Trade was controlled by Imperial leaders. Effect:

Answer 1

Answer: By exercising control of commercial activities with foreign nations, imperial leaders have the power to limit the exposure of their citizens to foreign goods, as well as protect the certain industries which operate among their reign by preventing the entrance of products that could harm these industries. This is the case of Japanese rice, which is protected by an enormous tariff by the government, which makes it impossible for rice from other nations to enter due to economical reasons.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

the emperor had more control over goods & the citizens. when the trading had ended, the foreigners were told to sail away.