How did Britain respond when China didn't want to trade?

Question

Question 20 options:

A)

British merchants smuggled opium into China.

B)

Britain seized Hong Kong.

C)

Britain complied but sold goods through a third party.

D)

Britain declared war on China.

Answer 1

The correct response to how Britain responded when China didn't want to trade is:

A) British merchants smuggled opium into China.

This led to significant tensions between the two nations, culminating in the Opium Wars.