It was established in option b.1911
If I remember it correctly the right answer is B. Religious traditions .
The clergy were the religious people of the Middle Ages. Following the pope, in order of rank, there were bishops, priests, monks and nuns. In the latter part of the Middle Ages, the pope, as head of the church, had much influence over the king and total control of the clergy.
The answer is true. This because the colonies wanted to separate to become independent.