• In 1866, Lord Cranbourne, who favored an active and aggressive policy to help trade and commerce, was concerned about French attempts to reach the interior markets of China. He stated that:
• “It is of primary importance to allow no other European power in insert itself between British, Burmah, and China. Our influence in that country ought to be paramount. The country itself is of no great important, but an easy communication with the multitudes who inhabit Western China is an object of national importance. No influence superior to ours must be allowed to gain ground in Burmah.”
• Interpret and discuss the statements in your group:“Is Burmah really important for the British?”
• In 1866, Lord Cranbourne, who favored an active and aggressive policy to help trade and commerce, was concerned about French attempts to reach the interior markets of China. He stated that:• “It is of primary importance to allow no other European power in insert itself between British, Burmah, and China. Our influence in that country ought to be paramount. The country itself is of no great important, but an easy communication with the multitudes who inhabit Western China is an object of national importance. No influence superior to ours must be allowed to gain ground in Burmah.”• Interpret and discuss the statements in your group:“Is Burmah really important for the British?”
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