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In the time period from 1450 to 1750, England rose as a dominant power in the Indian Ocean. What was the primary reason for this?
  1. The English had established trading posts that were now supported by the Mughal Empire.
  2. The use of joint-stock companies allowed private investors to benefit from trade in the Indian Ocean.
  3. The English defeated the Chinese in the Opium War.
  4. The Ottoman Empire had trouble maintaining their power in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation
Answer - B - During the time period from 1450 to 1750, England rose as a dominant power in the Indian Ocean because the use of joint-stock companies allowed private investors to benefit from trade in the Indian Ocean.

Key Takeaway: The British East India Company was a British joint-stock company that was formed in order to pursue trade with the East Indies, but that ended up mainly trading with India and China instead. The Company was frequently granted special rights and privileges, including trade monopolies and exemptions and remained a powerful force in and over India for more than 200 years. This allowed England to rise to a dominant power in and around the Indian Ocean.
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