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anastassius [24]
3 years ago
10

What did it mean that India was the "Jewel in the Crown”?

History
1 answer:
Svetach [21]3 years ago
8 0
They had<span> all sorts of goods that the British wanted. These included things like spices, textiles, cotton, and the opium that the British </span>would<span> sell in China to be able to buy tea. Because </span>India had<span> so many people and so much wealth, it was the "</span>jewel in the crown<span>" of the British Empire.

Hope this helps!</span>
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