In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Q: Statement: Together with effective control of the rubber and tin industries, the British now firmly held the reins of government. Choices: 1. The British were able to control the government by running the rubber and tin industries. 2. Exploitation of rubber and tin deposits made the British very rich. 3. The British control of the government at the same time as they failed to take over the rubber and tin industries.
A:
1