Which of the following tactics did the EIC use to monopolize trade in India?(1 point)

Question

Responses

creation of port cities that allowed European nations to freely trade in the region
creation of port cities that allowed European nations to freely trade in the region

exclusive use of British soldiers to prevent local Indians from being armed
exclusive use of British soldiers to prevent local Indians from being armed

invasion of the interior regions of India to access key natural resources
invasion of the interior regions of India to access key natural resources

loans and military support to local nawabs in exchange for trade compromises

Answer 1

The East India Company (EIC) employed several tactics to monopolize trade in India. Among the options provided, the following tactics are relevant:

1. Exclusive use of British soldiers to prevent local Indians from being armed: The EIC maintained a military presence to protect its interests and prevent local resistance.

2. Loans and military support to local nawabs in exchange for trade compromises: The EIC often formed alliances with local rulers, providing them with military support and loans in exchange for favorable trading conditions and political concessions.

The creation of port cities aimed at free trade by all European nations is not a tactic of the EIC, as they sought to limit competition. Similarly, while the EIC did engage in conflicts to access resources, widespread invasion of interior regions was not its primary tactic for monopolizing trade.

Thus, the most accurate responses regarding the EIC's tactics for monopolizing trade in India from the options listed are:

• Exclusive use of British soldiers to prevent local Indians from being armed
• Loans and military support to local nawabs in exchange for trade compromises