Answer:
General William T. Sherman
Explanation:
Modern Europe is more likley during High Middle AGes decnetralised with open borders and free market wioth limited central fgovernment in 17 century Europe was domianted by absolutist moanrchies centralised often with control over various nations with mercantilistc economic system.
Answer:
Japan was devastated.
Explanation:
Industries and transportation networks were crippled, shortage of food and water, the Japanese war machine was completely destroyed. The emperor of Japan lost all political power. In short, the country was in ruins.
The reason is quite simple, this allowed them to monopolize the production and trade of silk and its trade. Because they were able to monopolize its production they could charge whatever price they wanted since they had no competition that would offer lower prices. This made them a lot of money and as they started developing the Silk Road they not only traded silk but several other products and even slaves between Asia and Europe.