B. The French gave their land to the British Empire. But France kept Louisiana and traded it with Spain. The Spanish and French were deep allies during those times and it wouldn't be uncommon for nations to trade cities with eachother. Especially New Orleans or as the French say Nouvelle Orleans.
Any way it's B
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The crisis came about primarily because of an inefficient and unfair tax structure, outdated medieval bureaucratic institutions, and a drained treasury which was the result of aiding the Americans during the American Revolution, long wars with England, overspending, and an inequitable tax system which placed the burden of taxation on those least able to pay, the Third Estate.
The answer would be : Fishing Society .Since 70 % of the world were surrounded by water, Fishing societies have a very large food of reserves and unlike agricultural products, Fishes do not die during the fall and winter which bring more wealth to the societies.