Multiple choice

Why did the British crown dissolve the East India Trading Company in the mid-1800s?

  1. They were powerful enough to challenge the crown

  2. They were known for abusing their power

  3. Britain wanted better control over the trade

  4. Britain needed the extra money and loot
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The British government dissolved the East India Company following the Indian Rebellion of 1857, largely due to the company's mismanagement, corruption, and widespread abuse of power in India. While Britain did want control, the primary catalyst for the dissolution was the company's failure to govern effectively.

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