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To try to increase trade profits in China, the British
 
  a. seized Taiwan as their first Chinese colony in 1827.
  b. had Lords Macartney and Amherst successfully negotiate broadened British trading rights with the Chinese.
  c. invaded China in 1816 and took control of all south China seaports.
  d. shipped large amounts of opium into China at a massive profit.
  e. replaced the Chinese imperial government with a pro-Western democratic government.

Question 2

Lord Macartney's trip to Beijing in 1793
 
  a. resulted in his being refused permission to go to the capital.
  b. created a scandal because Macartney tried to sell opium to local businessmen.
  c. was the primary action leading to the fall of the Qing.
  d. failed, as the Chinese government did not want additional trade with Britain.
  e. succeeded in obtaining Hong Kong for Great Britain.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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luvbio

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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Excellent


pratush dev

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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