Was It Sheer Chance or Luck That Allowed Britain to Gain

question 109

Essay

Was it sheer chance or luck that allowed Britain to gain control of much of India, or were there other political, social, and economic factors which gave Britain an advantage over the French, Dutch, Portuguese, and other potential European rivals?

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