Imperialist nations in the 18th and 19th centuries generally attempted to acquire or control areas that had
a. highly technological industries
b. undeveloped natural resources
c. literate populations
d. stable centralized governments

1) the andrew carniage's purchase and renovation of skibo castle have been very good and auspicious for the local people of dornoch firth, scotland because this is a turistic attraction for many people who would want to know the castle, the local people would take advantage about this.

2) yes, it could.