Question

Why did the British Empire insist on their right to trade opium with China

A. The Qing government had welcomed the opium trade in earlier times.

B. Opium was the only trade good that they could sell in China at a profit

C. The British were not aware of the social and health risks of opium addiction

D. The British argued that opium was only a fraction of the volume trade delivered to China.

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Answer 1

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What did the British Empire insist on their right to trade opium with China?

Answer: Option D

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Answer 2

D. The British argued that opium was only a fraction of the volume trade delivered to China.