India was one of the most treasured British colonies. it was;
<span>as both a market and a source of raw materials </span> <span>as the "Brightest Jewel" in the crown of its empire </span> <span>as a market and testing ground for new economic principals</span>
When the British took control of India (between 1858 and 1947), they signed treaties and made military as well as trading alliances with many of the Indian independent states. Since India was not united, the British gradually took control of these states; however they allowed the local princes to be in charge of India but being loyal to the British Crown. Britain thought India...
A. as the "Brightest Jewel" in the crown of its empire since it was the most valuable of all British colonies.
B. as both a market and a source of raw materials for industrialized Britain.
E. as a market and testing ground for new economic principals
. For example: the growing of crash crops (such as cotton and tea) that could be sold on the world market.
