Direction: In the question below, there are two statements. Each statement consists of two blanks. You have to choose the option which provides the correct set of words that fit both the blanks in both the statements appropriately and in the same order making them meaningful and grammatically correct. 

Having borrowed more than they can _________, several states are now being dragged into _________ trap and sphere of influence.

The American Colonies were expected to help _________ the  _________ that had accrued during the French and Indian War.