Which development contributed most to Great Britain seizing control over
India in the 18th century?
A. Opium imported from Great Britain created social and political
crises that destabilized India.
B. Indian rebels overthrew the Mughal Empire and joined the British
military as sepoys.
C. Private militaries controlled by British charter companies began
overthrowing Indian leaders.
D. British citizens founded colonies on Indian land and slowly
expanded the area they controlled.