C) close to people of similar ethnic ties, cultures and religions
Tobacco,cotton and sugar.
She faced the situation that her body looked like what is traditionally perceived as masculine. Because of that, media spread the idea that she might actually be transgender or that she was even a male in disguise. This was exploited because the readers bought it but she was cleared of the accusations and tested after which she was allowed to compete.
Colonisation of countries around the world. Africa, to Australia , India and many more countries of the world felt the imperial colonial power of Britain in the 1700s . Mineral and resources found in colonies brought back home to Britain made Britain very rich and prosperous.