Which element allowed britain to become a great power during the 18th century?

As a small Island nation, The United Kingdom was able to develop a fast and modern naval fleet in the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution.

The industrial revolution has already turned Britain into one of the largest exportering nations in the world. The revolution not only bought improved technological advantages but also great wealth.

All this was used to build the most sophisticated naval fleet of the time and enable the British Empire to reach all corners of the globe.

no every country is held to the same degree as others just some member countries such as the usa and germany are more economically sound so the need to show there support to all others  

i beleive that d is the right answer