Hello!
It put Japan on the defensive.
If this helps u, mark the brainliest, please.
Nice day!
Answer:
Excuse me but B and C isn't marked but your answer is A, Western Europe highest tax rate is 57% while US has max of 38%
These people became wealthy mostly because of efficient trade between countries. Trading was an important factor back then, and your key word is COASTAL, meaning they are by a sea (aka trading routes). So the answer is trading between countries.
