The militia group that defeated Burgoyne troops at Bennington, Vermont was the "Green Mountain Boys"--although it should be noted that not all the people fighting in this group identified themselves as such.
Mostly, the Europeans dominated because their numbers or military technology and organization were superior.
Considering the alternatives, the only alternative that represents any sort of military power being evolved with it is:
d. They built infrastructure to keep military units traveling and intimidating the locals.
Also, the British and other countries did build many railroads in Africa.
Answer: an Italian court, during the Renaissance era
Rigoletto is considered as one of the operatic masterpieces of Giuseppe Verdi.
It is an opera of three acts wghich revolves around a Duke, Rigoletto, and Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda.
Rigoletto’s original title is La maledizione meaning “The Curse.” The setting took place in northern Italy in the town of Mantua during the 16th century.