which of the following statements best explains the motivations for creating the eic

Question

a the industrial revoloution allowed for the creation of new ships and designs and navigation technology
b the mughal empire was monopolizing trade with europe which threatened the british
c the british government wanted tto conquer the mughal empire by gaining the support of local newabs
dmercantilists policies saw economic strength and the strength and protection of trade as key to national security

Answer 1

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

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

The EIC was established in the context of mercantilist economic policies that emphasized the importance of trade and colonial expansion for national wealth and security. The other statements provide some context but do not capture the overarching economic motivations driving the formation of the company.