Why were these "alliances" so important?

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

the birthmark on georgiana's face alludes to the doctrine of "original sin," being tainted with evil from birth

the answer is prolly b

your answer will most likely be a.