Answer:
Option: b. had little or no knowledge of sterilization.
Explanation:
Medical practitioners during the 17th century and 18th century had very little knowledge about the sterilization. Sterilization was little known during this period because practitioners were still learning how to treat people and did not give priority to sterilizing. Sterilizing the surgical instruments was not much in a process. It became increasing use in the late 18th century. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
The correct answer is A)Taxes were based on fixed rates and were no longer a surprise.
Explanation:
The emperor Napoleon saw that France had a weak financial infrastructure and wanted to make changes to reform the French economy. He created the indispensable Bank of France and made fixed taxes rates. He also generated a system of tariffs and loans to make the local industry stronger.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
The internment of Fred Korematsu was unjustified. Korematsu was one of thousands of Japanese American citizens put into internment camps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor . Korematsu did not commit any crimes nor was he affiliated with the Japanese government at all. 
This treatment would not be justified even if he wasn’t a citizen. Unless he committed a crime, his internment / constant surveillance is unjustified.