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Why the British were eager to end the ban of opium in china?
The opium trade was extremely profitable for the British, and thus they wished to end the ban of opium in order to resume the opium trade and make profits.
How was tea connected to the opium trade and the Opium War of 1839?
British merchants carrying no opium would buy tea in Canton on credit, and would balance their debts by selling opium at auction.
The British opium trade was sparked by?
the British demand for tea.
What did Britain do to correct its balance of trade with China?
sell opium
What event opened Asian countries particularly China to trade with Europe?
Some areas colonization, but in the case of Japan they were forced to open their trade by Commodore Mathew Perry Opium Wars for odyssey
What were the Opium Wars about?
The tea and Opium trade
Why did the opium trade exist?
Bc Britain wanted to trade their opium for china’s tea
How did Britain seek to correct it's balance of trade with China?
selling opium
Given the Chinese wish to end the opium trade how could Britain defend its role in the opium war?
Britain might have defended its role in the Opium War by pointing to the corruption in the Manchu government and the heavy taxes levied on the peasants, as being hypocritical of what Lin says in the letter. The letter indicates that Chinese exports included silk, tea and rhubarb. China's trade with foreigners before the Opium War was conducted through Canton.
Why the British were eager to end the ban of opium in china?
The opium trade was extremely profitable for the British, and thus they wished to end the ban of opium in order to resume the opium trade and make profits.
Indias role in countribution of nam?
India was neutral.
What were the wars about?
The tea and Opium trade
What nation controlled most of the little trade that was allowed from china?
During the 19th century, Britain controlled most of the limited trade allowed with China, particularly through the opium trade. The British East India Company played a significant role in exporting opium from India to China, which led to significant economic and social impacts in China. This dominance was solidified after the Opium Wars, resulting in treaties that opened up Chinese ports to British trade and influence.
Why did lin oppose the opium trade with Britain?
The reason why Lin opposed the opium trade with Britain was because of opium abuse. There were already serious issues with it and Lin did not want to do anything to make them worse.
What did the Britain use to control indias trade with the rest of Europe?
guns
What effect did missionaries have on trade in China?
They helped ban the opium trade.
Which event resulted in the legalization of the opium trade in China?
a treaty ending the Second Opium War
