Which of the following statements best explains the motivations for creating the EIC?(1 point)

The Mughal Empire was monopolizing trade with Europe, which
threatened the British.
Mercantilist policies saw economic strength and the protection of
trade as key to national security.
The Industrial Revolution allowed for the creation of new ship designs
and navigation technologies.
The British government wanted to conquer the Mughal Empire by
gaining the support of local nawabs.

1 answer

The Mughal Empire was monopolizing trade with Europe, which threatened the British.