Question

One of the three main goals of the East India Company was to:
a. build up the Indian economy.
b. create a new British colony in Asia.
c. spread British influence and power.
d. establish rulers known as viceroys

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To spread British influence and power

Explanation:

Although the 1600s and early 1700s saw the East India Company primarily focused on the trade of textiles, by the mid 18th century the Company’s trading patterns began to change.

The east Indian company rapidly grew in business and in territories and with time were able to fully control their territory within Indian district. Over time the east Indian company began to participate in illegal businesses such as encouraging opium production, these led the Indians to attack and in the aftermath of the atrack, British troops came in and took control of india. This marked the beginning of the colonial period in India.

Answer 2

Answer:

c

Explanation: