The answer is A) religious reasons
Britain was able to become a global power by the 1700s becasue it was suitably positioned to control trade. Europe was also industrializing and was generally winning in European conflicts. Free trade with Scotland and Ireland created a larger market for farmers and manufacturers.
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1 - C
2 - F
3 - D
4 - E
5 - B
6 - A
Peninsulares were the upper class