Why did the British government force the Hudson Bay Company to merge with the North West Company in 1821?(1 point)
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The British government wanted to end the hostilities between the two companies.
The British government wanted to end the hostilities between the two companies.
The British government wanted to strengthen the British presence in the region.
The British government wanted to strengthen the British presence in the region.
The American Fur Company wanted to reclaim all the forts sold during the war.