Cape Colony was initially important to the British because it
a. was Britain's first foothold in Africa.
b. had great mineral wealth.
c. was a strategic supply station for the lengthy India route.
d. showed that the French could be defeated overseas.
e. was Britain's source for rubber.
ANSWER:
c
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