alleryWhy did Britain turn to India for raw cotton in the 1860s?
AIndian cotton was spoiled
BIndian mills were closed
CBritain banned US trade
DUS cotton supplies were cut
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. US cotton supplies were cut
When the American Civil War cut off US cotton supplies, Britain bought raw cotton from India, which pushed up prices for Indian weavers.
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