Why did British and French merchant ships stayed in home ports? How many American ships were trading around the world?

Answer/Explanation:

took place at sea where the armed gangs would board merchant ships. These ships were ransacked of their men. Began capturing American ships that traded w/ the French, also stopped American merchant ships. and forced their crew into the British Navy.

social status of early civilizations was based primarily on economic power.- true ( first choice)

b, public works good luck