Question
Why did the British government restrict the EIC so little?(1 point)
Responses
The EIC was a large portion of the British economy, so the government feared that restricting it would harm the economy.
The EIC was a large portion of the British economy, so the government feared that restricting it would harm the economy.
The British government had already heavily restricted the EIC, specifically in trade goods, military actions, and trade agreements.
The British government had already heavily restricted the EIC, specifically in trade goods, military actions, and trade agreements.
The EIC was so weak, the British government did not feel the need to get involved.
The EIC was so weak, the British government did not feel the need to get involved.
The EIC threatened to overthrow the British government with its private military of sepoys.
Responses
The EIC was a large portion of the British economy, so the government feared that restricting it would harm the economy.
The EIC was a large portion of the British economy, so the government feared that restricting it would harm the economy.
The British government had already heavily restricted the EIC, specifically in trade goods, military actions, and trade agreements.
The British government had already heavily restricted the EIC, specifically in trade goods, military actions, and trade agreements.
The EIC was so weak, the British government did not feel the need to get involved.
The EIC was so weak, the British government did not feel the need to get involved.
The EIC threatened to overthrow the British government with its private military of sepoys.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **The EIC was a large portion of the British economy, so the government feared that restricting it would harm the economy.**
This reflects the significant role the East India Company played in Britain's trade and economy, leading the government to be cautious about imposing heavy restrictions.
This reflects the significant role the East India Company played in Britain's trade and economy, leading the government to be cautious about imposing heavy restrictions.