Question

Based on your knowledge and the discussions in class. What do you think drove the British to create an empire in India? Was it god glory or gold? Explain your answer?

Answer 1

Answer:

To profit and trade.

Explanation:

For a variety of reasons, the British desired an empire. To begin with, the discovery of the New World allowed for the accumulation of wealth. Metals and minerals abound in the Americas, and the English, then British, were keen to take use of them. The large open regions present in the Americas also allowed for expansion. This might be utilized to relieve land strain at home, be farmed for items needed in Britain, and serve as a trading post on the route to the Far East, hopefully. Trade was a major driving force. The East India Company and the Royal African Company were founded as a result of a lack of profit.