Question

Question 4 (1 point)

During the 19th century, European nations established spheres of influence in China mainly to?

a
profit from the ivory trade
b
gain commercial/economic advantages in China
c
obtain human rights for Chinese citizens
d
introduce Islam to the Chinese people

Answer 1

B. gain commercial/economic advantages in China

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the major reasons European nations established spheres of influence in China in the 19th century was to gain commercial and economic advantage in China.

They were aware that China was a key nation with numerous potential so the European nations began to extend their tentacles of influence to China to tap into those potentials.