Alfred Thayer Mahan was a United States naval officer, historian, and one of the most influential American authors of the nineteenth century.
He argued that modern navies needed repair and coaling stations, which would not be dependable if controlled by other nations. This reasoning implied a justification for American acquisition of colonies to develop port facilities throughout the world.
8.6% of people below the age of 25 are married. Among these people only few are illegally married.
B.
Slaves came from Africa.
Religion teachings could be an answer but "B" would make more sense. Also, books came from printing presses... A "manufactured good."