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What was the primary cause of the Opium Wars in the 19th century?

Practice Questions

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What was the primary cause of the Opium Wars in the 19th century?
  1. Trade imbalances between China and Britain
  2. Territorial disputes in Asia
  3. The spread of Christianity
  4. The Taiping Rebellion

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What was the primary cause of the Opium Wars in the 19th century?
  • Step 1: Understand that the Opium Wars happened in the 19th century between Britain and China.
  • Step 2: Learn that Britain wanted to sell more goods to China, but China was not buying enough from Britain.
  • Step 3: Realize that Britain started exporting opium, a drug, to China to balance the trade.
  • Step 4: Recognize that this led to many people in China becoming addicted to opium.
  • Step 5: Acknowledge that the addiction caused serious social problems in China.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the trade of opium and its negative effects were the main reasons for the Opium Wars.
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