Could you add a little more context please?
The North had more buildings because the South depended on plantations and farms for slavery.
Teen: I wouldn't want the martial law back, because first off; that means we are undergoing a war on the U.S. soil, and second off, that means the President (being Trump) can over ride the other branches of the government, making him our "ruler" of sorts, and can form laws that could be normally harmful towards the economy and citizens of the U.S.
I think the correct answer is developing
Answer: D.
Explanation: The U.S. sends people to discuss environmental issues with China.