Why did British troops invade part of the kingdom of Myanmar (Burma) in 1852?
A. as a reprisal for guerrilla raids
B. to secure mountain passes over the Burmese Himalayas
C. to plunder recently-discovered gold deposits
D. to shield India's border on the east
Answer: D
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