The fist shots in what? a war? if so which and if not then what shots are you reffering to??
Since there was a rise of Chinese national spirit at that time, the foreign imports were reduced, but merchants exported many goods and the Ming dynasty was one of the biggest traders in the world, if not the biggest. This period is known as one of the three golden ages of China.
At the height of the Great Depression, it was said that about 25% of the labor force was out of work.
I think the correct answer would be answer C - A strong center government.
I'm sorry if I'm incorrect.
