The Original Objective of Britain's East India Company in India

question 3

Multiple Choice

The original objective of Britain's East India Company in India was to

• A) study native customs.
• B) use India as a base for further Asian conquests.
• C) conquer and convert the Hindus to Christianity.
• D) colonize southern India for the British Crown.
• E) control the tea and cotton trade with Europe.

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