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The British wanted to take of New Amsterdam because it lay between the southern colonies and the northern colonies.

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Why did the British want to take over the slave trade in the late 17th century?

Because they needed labor for their new colonies in the Americas


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Why did the British want to take over rani of jhansi kingdom?

The British sought to take over the Rani of Jhansi kingdom primarily for strategic and economic reasons. The region was crucial for its resources and location, which could enhance British control over central India. Additionally, the British aimed to consolidate their power following the doctrine of lapse, which allowed them to annex territories of rulers who died without a male heir. The Rani, Lakshmibai, resisted British annexation, becoming a symbol of resistance during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.


Why did the British want to take over Rani Lakshmi Bai's kingdom?

The British sought to take over Rani Lakshmi Bai's kingdom, Jhansi, primarily due to strategic and economic interests. They aimed to consolidate their control over northern India and expand their territory following the doctrine of lapse, which allowed them to annex princely states lacking a direct heir. Rani Lakshmi Bai's resistance to British rule and her efforts to maintain her kingdom made her a significant figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, further motivating the British to suppress her and assert their dominance in the region.


What trade did both the French and British colonists want control over?

i think they both wanted control over the fur trade

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