The Expansion of the World's Precious Metal Supply Inspired Rulers

The expansion of the world's precious metal supply inspired rulers in many places, including China and India, to:

A) abandon domestic mining operations, which were seen as inefficient.
B) invest in new shipbuilding technologies capable of carrying heavier loads of silver and gold.
C) change economic development policies to encourage more agricultural production.
D) reform tax policies to increase the accumulation of precious metals in their treasuries.