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| Study this source carefully. Different parts of the source will contain clues about why the British became empire builders in India. As you study the source, ask yourself: |
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- What information does this map provide about the rise of British power in India?
- Have the British possessions been taken from Indian rulers or Europeans?
- The map features developments like railways, along with trade routes and travelling times. What does this suggest about Britain's main interests in India?
- What does this source suggest about the motives behind Britain building an empire in India?
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