In India, the British sought to
a. strengthen traditional Indian cultures by studying the languages and customs of the people.
b. instill in the British residents a healthy respect for Indian customs.
c. foster a change in Indian attitudes, through education and laws, so that they would feel more British.
d. create strong independent principalities that could defend themselves against the East India Company.
e. support local landholding traditions.
Answer: c. foster a change in Indian attitudes, through education and laws, so that they would feel more British.
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