Brainliest Which of the following statements is NOT true about merchant ships between the 1790s and 1800s?
Group of answer choices

While France and Britain were at war, they prevented Americans from trading with China.

While France and Britain were at war, they kept merchant ships at home so not to be captured by the enemy.

While France and Britain were at war, American shipping trade prospered throughout the world.

While France and Britain were at war, America increased to about 1,000 merchant ships within 15 years.