May be times of high productivity or
creativity.
Delaware is bordered on the north-east by a Delaware Bay. I think that's the one you meant because it's large indeed - it has about 782 square miles :)
I believe the answer is: indirect benefit
Indirect benefit refers to the type of benefit that we had from the action or existence of another people. In the example, the bond that formed between the two did not necessarily exist because of their actions/behaviour but because of their similar experience of taking care of other people.
I believe the answer is: Power
In the past, this power is mostly derived from nobility line, but In our current society, Power usually derived primarily from economic power.
For example, someone in company's Upper management position tend to always required to maintain their persona in order to keep a certain amount of respect/positive perception from both the workers and the public.