During the rule of Emperor Qianlong (1735-1796), Europeans primarily acted as intermediaries in commercial exchange with China, focusing on the trade of luxury goods such as tea, porcelain, and silk. The British East India Company was particularly prominent, navigating China's strict trade regulations and limited ports. Europeans sought to access Chinese markets for these coveted products, but their influence was constrained due to China's self-sufficient economy and the Qing dynasty's restrictive trade policies. Overall, European engagement was marked by a complex interplay of demand for Chinese goods and the challenges of navigating China's socio-political landscape.
I think that europeans got some good from the north native American
The Columbian exchange
In the 1500s, Americans primarily traded goods such as precious metals, including gold and silver, as well as valuable commodities like tobacco, sugar, and cotton with Europeans. This trade was part of the broader Columbian Exchange, which facilitated the exchange of various agricultural products, animals, and technologies between the Americas and Europe. Additionally, Europeans often exchanged manufactured goods, textiles, and firearms in return. The trade significantly impacted economies and cultures on both sides of the Atlantic.
the Columbian exchange
Before the Columbian Exchange there was no paprika in Hungary, no potatoes in Ireland, no tomatoes in Italy, and no chocolate in Switzerland.
Fur and other goods.
Europeans
slaves
the Europeans
St. John's Block Commercial Exchange was created in 1891.
Native Americans (North and South) and Europeans.
Europeans found new opportunities in America.
the Europeans
stuff and stuff like tat.
Fur and other goods.
The Columbian Exchange
the Columbian exchange