The British colonized it the 18th & 19 Century
D before the Crusades trade was literally nonexistent between them and after it brought new technology and products such as silk and food etc.
Facing severe financial crisis, Louis XVI appointed three ministers who tried progressive reforms but failed under the pressure of opposition from the privileged classes of the society.
- The gross domestic product grew
- Unemployment continued to grow
- The federal deficit continued to rise
(2, 4, 5)
I only know that number 4 is wood.