"<span>The British hoped to tighten control over the empire" would be the best option, but the main reason beyond this was that they wanted to discourage trade with other nations, in order to increase profits. </span>
The Bethlehem Chapel<span> (Betlémská kaple) is a medieval religious building in the Old Town of </span>Prague<span>, </span>Czech Republic<span>, notable for its connection with the origins of the Bohemian Reformation, especially with the Czech reformer Jan Hus.</span>
B. True
Lincoln did refuse. Hope this helps!!