He increased the taxes so your answer is A
Im not sure specifically what case you're referring to but lack of emotion in cases doesn't mean someone is guilty or unaffected. a lot of times a person is in shock or is trying to keep from being overly emotional.
Answer:
A. Serbia,
Why: It achieved independence in 1867.
How did the social status of merchants reflect ideas about society
B)They had low status because their wealth came from the work of other people