Which of these best describes ming china's approach to trading with the first wave of european sea-borne merchants? a) china isolated itself from foreign interaction for over two centuries b) china was overthrown by british and french forces following the opium wars c) europeans were initially limited to trading in specific areas and sea ports d) europeans freely accessed the countryside and areas along the old silk road

Europeans were initially limited to trading in specific areas and sea ports

lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

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if i am correct the answer is going to be a) the federal program of reconstruction ended.