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Answer: The United States
Explanation: Based in crude and non-conventional oil, and natural gas liquid in the year of 2017, The United States of America were the world top producer with 13,191 thousand barrels per day. Followed by Saudi Arabia (11,964) and Russia (11,357). Technological advancements, supportive policies, and other aspects of the U.S. oil industry have reversed a multi decade downward trend in U.S. oil production. In 2018, U.S. oil production nearly doubled compared to 2008.
When Germanic tribes invaded into the Balkans, Gaul, and Spain, the Roman Empire had concern in enlisting enough soldiers to fight against the burdens from the tribes. During the mid-third century, the state was forced to employ Germans from outside the empire to attack the influx of tribes. The soldiers were eager to only work for pay since they did not recognize Roman traditions nor did they have any faithfulness to the empire.
From what I know I think the goods that got a direct tax is Tee bags. Hope it helps and if i'm wrong let me know.
They played the role of providing food