What happened as a result of the British trading opium in China? Choose three correct answers.

Question

Chinese merchants grew wealthy from the opium trade.
The British lost the wars, and British merchants were forced to leave China.
Chinese citizens questioned the effectiveness of the Qing dynasty.
British merchants profited from selling opium to Chinese people.
Chinese peasants formed secret organizations and rebellions to protest foreign influence.

Answer 1

The following three statements are correct regarding the consequences of the British trading opium in China:

1. Chinese citizens questioned the effectiveness of the Qing dynasty.
2. British merchants profited from selling opium to Chinese people.
3. Chinese peasants formed secret organizations and rebellions to protest foreign influence.

These outcomes were significant during the 19th century, particularly leading up to and during the Opium Wars, which had lasting impacts on China's society and governance.