the British seemed unbeatable. During the previous 100 years, the British had enjoyed triumph after triumph over nations as powerful as France and Spain. At first glance, the odds were clearly against the Americans. A closer look provides insight into how the underdogs emerged victorious.
Britain's military was the best in the world. Their soldiers were well equipped, well disciplined, well paid, and well fed. The British navy dominated the seas. Funds were much more easily raised by the Empire than by the Continental Congress
Explanation:
It refers to a political claim to exclusive control
It also refer to a legal agreement by which another state or states pledge themselves to refrain from interference within the sphere of influence.
B) Part of Europe was being isolated from democracy
