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The EIC threatened to overthrow the British government with its private military of sepoys.
The EIC threatened to overthrow the British government with its private military of sepoys.
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 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 EIC was so weak, the British government did not feel the need to get involved.
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The most accurate response is:
The EIC was a large portion of the British economy, so the government feared that restricting it would harm the economy.
The British government was generally reluctant to impose heavy restrictions on the East India Company (EIC) because it played a significant role in trade and commerce, contributing to the economy. The government's interests often aligned with those of the EIC, as the company was vital for trade with India and other parts of Asia.
