What was the primary reason why france wanted to regulate other countries’ trade?

a. the french believed that they were experts in trade and commerce and could teach other countries how to function best.
b. the french wanted to ensure that they had control over the actions of other, less desirable countries.
c. the french wanted to use their power to influence the types of goods and services that other countries traded.
d. the french believed that it was their religious duty to other counties that were not as powerful or fortunate.