Why might governments have to make more trade-offs when economic times are hard?

In what way did expansion and global trade during the 15th to 18th centuries affect the economies of european countries

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.

Which of the following statements best describes the importance of the battle of guadalcanal