Opium War Overview
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What was one reason British merchants were limited in their trade with China?

  • They were forbidden from selling textiles.
  • They were only allowed to trade in opium.
  • They could not go beyond the city of Canton. (correct)
  • They had to pay in silver for all goods.

    • What was the main product the British East India Company sold to address the trade imbalance with China?

  • Opium (correct)
  • Tea
  • Porcelain
  • Silk

    • What event triggered the start of the first Opium War?

  • The British lost a significant shipment of opium.
  • The Chinese government seized and burned 1000 tons of opium. (correct)
  • Britain decided to expand their trading routes in China.
  • A pirate attack on British ships near Hong Kong.

    • Which statement best describes the financial situation of the East India Company before the Opium War?

    <p>They faced financial problems due to a negative trade balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of the British victory in the first Opium War?

    <p>Britain established Hong Kong as a major trading port.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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