Question

Which of the following statements constructs a logical argument supporting the assertion that India was the “jewel in the crown” of the British Empire?(1 point)
Responses

The British Empire conquered India and ended the Mughal Dynasty’s control over the region.
The British Empire conquered India and ended the Mughal Dynasty’s control over the region.

The British Empire developed multiple ways to extract wealth from India, including trade goods, monopolies, and taxation.
The British Empire developed multiple ways to extract wealth from India, including trade goods, monopolies, and taxation.

The British Empire promoted the speaking of English, making India the second largest English-speaking nation in the world.
The British Empire promoted the speaking of English, making India the second largest English-speaking nation in the world.

The British Empire destroyed the Indian economy to prevent competition with Western powers.

Answer 1

The British Empire developed multiple ways to extract wealth from India, including trade goods, monopolies, and taxation.

Reason: Calling India the "jewel in the crown" emphasizes its economic value to Britain; detailing how Britain extracted wealth directly supports that claim.