Why was India important? Flashcards
1
Q
What does “Mother country” mean?
A
The leading country where the empire is ruled.
2
Q
What does “colony” mean?
A
A country that is ruled by the “Mother Country”.
3
Q
Why was Britain interested in India?
A
- It had lots of land
- It had a lot of riches
- it was rich in materials an ores
- It was good for trade
4
Q
What is the EIC?
A
The East India Company, it ran all of the trading stations.
