In the early 19th century the owners of sugar plantations faced a huge problem. This was witnessed by water shortage as well as lack of labor.
Ur answer would be B. Trade Became Much Easier.
The snake represents sedition bills scaring/hurting the people of the United States and it’s telling us that the kids are basically helpless in fighting back. The characteristic that helped me figure it out are the kids with sticks as their only weapon of defense