Britain tried to control the seas with the establishment of _____ as the dominant port in the entire Southeast Asian region.

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Singapore was established as a major port by the British East India Company in the 19th century and quickly became the dominant port in the entire Southeast Asian region, helping Britain to control the seas. Malacca was also an important port, but it was not established by the British and was not as influential as Singapore. Manila, Jakarta, and Penang were also important ports in the region, but they were not as dominant or influential as Singapore.

Britain Tried to Control the Seas with the Establishment of _____