What european country most likely monopolized the indian cotton trade

Britain

Explanation:

They eventually got tea and things from there and to help them in future wars hint hint

i dont know. sorry : (

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.