What was the purpose of the West India Company?
A.to trade African slaves in the West Indies
B.to promote free trade between India and Great Britain
C.to colonize the eastern shores of India
D.to trade American Indian slaves in Portugal and Spain
Thank you Ms.Sue but i was incorrect. I believe the actual answer is A now. But thank you!
The answer is A, I just took the test.
The answer is A, I just took the "checkpoint."
Which accurately describes the East India Company and its purpose?
A.The East India Company was chartered by royal decree, and its purpose was to promote trade with India and China and force the natives to learn English.
B.The East India Company was a private company, and its primary purpose was to establish a slave trade network between Africa and India.
C.The East India Company was a nonprofit organization, and its purpose was to spread Christianity in Southern India.
D.The East India Company was chartered by the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, and its purpose was to establish settlements in the West Indies.
I think its B but i'm not sure. I know for sure its not C.
I'm sorry, but I misread the question. I was thinking of the East India Company.
I guess we should both read more carefully.