Question

why did the British preserve official documents? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

British had preserved official records since they felt it would later be simpler for them to research them and argue if they write and record everything. They maintained official records of what they felt was right, so that those records could serve as evidence of all the decisions they took in the future.

Answer 2

Answer:

British believed that act of writing was important. Every agreement, transaction, policy decision, investigation were being written. It would be helpful in future for further studies and debates. For this record rooms were set up for all the administrative institutions. They thought that in future it would serve as proof for all the decisions taken. Specialized institutions like archives and museums was established to preserve records.

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