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The British refused to kowtow to the Chinese emperor primarily because they viewed themselves as equals and rejected the hierarchical structure of the Chinese imperial system. The British saw the practice of kowtowing, which involved performing a ritual bow to show submission, as a sign of inferiority. This clash of cultural values was emblematic of the broader tensions between Western powers and China during the 19th century, particularly in the context of trade disputes and colonial ambitions. Ultimately, this refusal contributed to the deterioration of relations that led to events like the Opium Wars.
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Why were the acadians caught in the middle of the fight between the french and the british?
why did the acadians refuse to fight the french
Why did the colonist refuse to pay England taxes?
They didn't refuse, in fact, the opposite happened. Most of the things made were sent to the British .You have to remember they were British and thought of themselves that way. There was a system of a flow of goods between the two.
Why did the British refuse to leave their forts in American territory?
the British really wanted to dominate the valuable fur trade but they said they weren't leaving because the untied states violated two clauses of the peace treaty which was entirely true.
What colony was set up as a refuse for debtors?
In the British colonies on North America, the Georgia colony was established as a way to send people away from debtor's prisons. In this way, Georgia served not only a way to eliminate the "refuse" of debtors, but also to act as a "refuge" for them. I'm not certain which word you intended to use.
Why did Christians refuse to worship the emperor as a god?
It says in the book of Exodus "Do not have any other gods before me" Many took this, and still do, to mean "Worship no other god" It could also have been to do with the next Commandment, about not worshipping false idols.
How do you say please don't refuse in Chinese?
please do not refuge in chinese
Why does popo refuse to become emperor and rule in tenochtitlan?
Because Ixtla is dead .
Why did emperor qianlong refuse trade with England?
Emperor Qianlong refused trade with England as a result of China's isolationist policies.
Why did the mining unions refuse to help Chinese miners?
Chinese miners were willing to work for low wages. (Jerry)
Does Kirin Chinese restaurant refuse to give change back?
Yes, sometimes you have to ask for it.
When is it rude to refuse an invitation in UK how do British refuse politely?
They tend to tell a white lie and say that they have something else on at the date or time.
Why did Christians refuse to warship the emperor as god?
Christians (and also Jews) believe that there is only one God. Therefore, they considered the Roman Emperor's claim to be a god to be self-serving nonsense.
What is another word for junk?
Refuse, clutter, scrap, mess, Chinese sailing ship, valuable recyclable materials, worthless stuff, rubbish, and discards, all decribe 'junk'.
Why were the acadians caught in the middle of the fight between the french and the british?
why did the acadians refuse to fight the french
The purpose of the of the continental association was to travel through the colonies for what?
to urge colonists to refuse british goods
Why did the colonist refuse to buy tea?
they didn't buy British tea because of the high taxes. the colonists thought if they didn't buy British tea, the British would lower the taxes.
Why did the colonist refuse to pay England taxes?
They didn't refuse, in fact, the opposite happened. Most of the things made were sent to the British .You have to remember they were British and thought of themselves that way. There was a system of a flow of goods between the two.
