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What was the main reason that Europe began to trade opium for Chinese goods?

A. to destabilize Chinese society
B. to ensure better trading profits
C. to increase demand for the good
D. to put down any Chinese rebellions

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its B to ensure better trading profits NOT C

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User Saber Alex
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One of the main reasons that Europe began to trade opium for Chinese goods was "C. to increase demand for the good", since they knew it was addictive and prices would rise sharply.
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