How were 18th-century land empires in Asia accumulated?
a. By the initiative of overseas agents of the Dutch and British East India companies acting in the absence of instructions from the company directors
b. By insubordinate military leaders
c. By direct government intervention
d. No 18th-century territorial acquisitions were made.
e. By the policy of the directors of the Dutch and British East India companies acting under the direction of their governments
Answer: A