How did Napoleon hope to pressure Britain by invading Egypt?

a. Control of this area would endanger British colonies in the region.
b. By threatening India, he would force the British to negotiate.
c. By conquering Egypt, Napoleon could control access to surrounding waters.
d. After defeating Egypt, he planned to attack the Ottoman Empire, a key British ally.


b. By threatening India, he would force the British to negotiate.

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