The development of writing allowed the memorization of laws, business transactions, records of account, including taxes, etc. It demonstrated the superiority of the written word over oral memory which can be faulty, or perhaps deliberately misstated. It was not by coincidence that the first writing was done on clay tablets which hardened, and it was thereby "written in stone," and could not be changed. It was there for all to see.
Your correct answer would be B
The 2nd Amendment which states the right to bear arms.
New York and Boston were both port cities. Being able to get in and out of the area with ships was very influential in battles.