The East India Company

Question 1

When did Britain get its first piece of land?​

Answer 1

1614

Question 2

How was the land acquired?​

Answer 2

granted land

Question 3

What did Britain do with this land?​

Answer 3

build a fort called saint george

Question 4

who was robert clive

Answer 4

is one of the most controversial figures in British history, responsible for establishing the East India Company’s power over much of India and amassing vast personal wealth.

Question 5

What was the primary purpose of the East India Company ?

Answer 5

It was mainly for aquiring spices and other goods

Question 6

How did the East India Company gain power and influence ?

Answer 6

first it was a privite enterprise but it eventually began to attract colonial power

Question 7

What led to the downfall of the East India Company ?

Answer 7

revolt broke out do to the heavy taxcation polices which led to the EIC’s downfall

Question 8

What role did the East India Company play after 1858 ?

Answer 8

It was no longer held in political power or ruled over large areas of land instead it became agent of the british government

Question 9

when was the battle of plassey

Answer 9

1757