Which one is correct

the qing dynasty placed strict limits on foreign merchants' ability to trade in china.

a. because the u.s. was the leading with the most technology, economy, etc. also was teamed with other allies witch boosted the economy and materials to improve technology and use it.

the correct answer is "cut spending on social programs."good luck

explanation:

social contract theory, nearly as old as philosophy itself, is the view that persons' moral and/or political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they liv