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2.) Who was controlled by British Imperialism and for what purpose (i.e.,

What did the British gain)?

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What did the British Empire gain from India?

In 1600 Britain founded the East India Company. As the East India Company expanded, its political control increased. The Company introduced raw materials such as tea, jute and rubber to the UK, which were essential to Britain's development as an economic powerhouse.

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