The British claimed lands based on their principle __________, which allowed them to take the lands of many indigenous communities who were not farmers.

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The principle of "improvement through labor" was used by the British to justify taking land from indigenous communities who were not using it for farming or other labor-intensive purposes. This allowed the British to claim vast amounts of territory without regard for the traditional land rights of the native peoples who lived there. Other choices (A, B, and D) do not accurately describe the British approach to land ownership and acquisition.

The British Claimed Lands Based on Their Principle __________, Which