Question

what created a shortage of silver in china? single whip law attacks from the mongols hunger strikes in beijing trade disputes with england

Explanation:

The Single Whip Law (Ming Dynasty) mandated that most taxes be paid in silver, drastically increasing domestic demand for silver. This sudden, widespread requirement for silver as tax payment outpaced available supply, leading to a shortage. The other options are unrelated: Mongol attacks focused on territorial conflict, hunger strikes in Beijing are not linked to silver supply issues, and trade disputes with England occurred later (Qing era) and did not cause the initial silver shortage tied to this historical context.

Answer:

Single Whip Law