Captain Michael allowed his men to make important decisions in a democratic manner. This democratic attitude fostered a spirit of togetherness and commitment on the part of Michael's fellow explorers.

A. As soon as
B. In accordance with
C. Allowing

Pick out the option which when used to start a sentence combines both the above sentences in one.

A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Only C
D. Only A and B
E. None of these