Question

why did the british preserve official documents​

Answer 1

Answer:

because the want gold from our country

Answer 2

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The 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.