I hope I’m not wrong but my best guess is B
Russians (hope this helps)
<span>The American Colonies were an integral, yet increasingly autonomous part of the British Empire and economy. A vast empire, including the colonies plus Canada, parts of the Caribbean, southern Africa, the Middle East, India, and other territories ensured the British freedom of the seas. So a large and productive segment of the British holdings declaring independence would be a jolt on London/</span>
