Question

Which raw materials did India sell to the British after it became a full-fledged British colony?​

Answer 1

Answer:

tea, jute,rubber

Explanation:

At the end of 18th century and the beginning of 19th century Industrial revolution transformed the way goods were produced in Europe. It made it possible to produce goods on a massive scale compared to handicraft and hand loom industries. The industrialists driven by greed for money soon ran out of raw material and market to sell their finished goods in. This dual need was served by the colonies acquired by them. Thus, the rush to acquire new colonies for selling their finished goods and sourcing raw materials from, began.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Company introduced raw materials such as tea, jute and rubber to the UK, which were essential to Britain's development as an economic powerhouse.

Explanation:

The British used colonial India as a source of raw materials and a market for their manufactured goods. First, India supplied the British Empire with profitable natural resources such as spices, tea, and cotton. These items could be acquired in India and sold in England or her other colonies at huge profits.