Concept:The Bond of 1844 marked the beginning of formal British political influence in the Gold Coast.Explanation:The Bond of 1844 was an agreement signed between the British and some Fante chiefs.It allowed the British to exercise judicial and political authority over the signatories.This was the first major political event that laid the foundation for the later formal establishment of British colonial rule in the Gold Coast.Answer:D. signing of the bond of 1844