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The most valuable country to the British Empire was India. Though Britain didn't directly govern India, they still were in charge of the government.
From India, Britain had soldiers to use for wars. They also had cash crops such as cotton, tobacco, and opium, which was sold to China.

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Britain wanted expanded its empire around the globe so the phrase "The Sun never sets on the British Empire" is very true. They wanted to spread their ideas around the world. This came in forms of spreading education, promoting medicine, and Social Darwinism. They believed that it was their duty to "help" other countries.

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India- joined forces with the Navy, known as the "Jewel in the Crown"
China- made profitable trade with Opium

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During Imperialism, this was all of the land that Britain conquered.