Explanation:
French diplomats demanded large bribes and loans" was the one reason among the following choices given in the question that US and French diplomats failed to smooth relations between the two countries in 1796. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option or option "d".
politics, secret alliances, imperialism.
Since you did not provide the options in your question, I had to do some looking around, but I believe I have found them. I will mark what I believe are the answers by italicising and bolding them.
<em>Most countries are increasingly specializing production.</em>
<em>Most countries are becoming more interdependent.</em>
Most countries are experiencing unchanging amounts of exports and imports.
<em>Most countries are increasingly influenced more on the foreign sector.</em>
Most countries are relying less and less on international trade.
Hopefully this gives you some help.
American Commodore Matthew Perry led his four ships into the harbor at Tokyo Bay, seeking to re-establish for the first time in over 200 years regular trade and discourse between Japan and the western world.