Cape Colony Was Initially Important to the British Because It

question 55

Multiple Choice

Cape Colony was initially important to the British because it

• A)was Britain's first foothold in Africa.
• B)had great mineral wealth.
• C)was a strategic supply station for the lengthy India route.
• D)showed that the French could be defeated overseas.
• E)was Britain's source for rubber.

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