British East India Empire

The East India Empire was in the late 17th century. It was an English joint stock componay that was used to trade with east India. It was in Britian. It was important because it allowed the British to establish trade with India. It also opened up trade with the Chinese as well. It allowed Birtian to obtain goods like silk, cotton, indigo, salt, tea, and opium. This allowed the Chinese to spread to Britian and vice verse.