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

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The British government wanted to conquer the Mughal Empire by gaining the support of local nawabs.
The British government wanted to conquer the Mughal Empire by gaining the support of local nawabs.

The Industrial Revolution allowed for the creation of new ship designs and navigation technologies.
The Industrial Revolution allowed for the creation of new ship designs and navigation technologies.

Mercantilist policies saw economic strength and the protection of trade as key to national security.
Mercantilist policies saw economic strength and the protection of trade as key to national security.

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

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the motivations for creating the East India Company (EIC) is:

Mercantilist policies saw economic strength and the protection of trade as key to national security.

This statement reflects the broader economic motivations that drove European powers, including Britain, to establish trading companies and monopolies in regions like India.