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Why were the Chinese not interested in expanding trading rights with Great Britain? A. The Chinese were angry over Britain’s interference in their foreign affairs. B. The Chinese had a preexisting exclusive trade agreement with the Dutch. C. They had no interest in the products that Great Britain could provide. D. They were afraid that the British would gain too much influence within China. 14. How did the Chinese restrict foreign trade during the era 1600-1800? A. European merchants were confined to a few cities designated for foreign trade. B. Only the Dutch traded with China; other Europeans had to use them as intermediaries. C. The Chinese imposed extraordinary tariffs on all foreign products. D. They passed laws intended to persecute and harass foreign residents. Use the source below to answer the following three questions. “It appeared that the Laws of the Chinese Empire forbid the importation of opium into China and declare that all opium which may be brought into the country is liable to confiscation. The Queen of England desires that Her Subjects who may go into foreign countries should obey the laws of those countries; and Her Majesty does not wish to protect them from the just consequences of any offenses which they may commit in foreign ports. But, on the other hand, Her Majesty cannot permit that Her Subjects residing abroad should be treated with violence, and be exposed to insult and injustice; and when wrong is done to them, Her Majesty will see that they obtain redress.” —British Foreign Secretary Lord Palmerston, Letter to the Minister of the Emperor of China, 1840 15. What is the context of the letter above? A. Britain is seeking to gain permission for Christian missionaries to enter China. B. Britain is upset that the Chinese government has denied British ships free trade privileges. C. Britain has just defeated China in the first Opium War. D. There is a civil war going on in China. 16. How did the Chinese government react to this letter? A. They continued to prevent the importation of opium. B. They acquiesced and agreed to all its demands. C. They allowed only Dutch and French ships to enter their ports. D. They declared all European ships quarantined.
Why were the Chinese not interested in expanding trading rights with Great Britain? A. The Chinese were angry over Britain’s interference in their foreign affairs. B. The Chinese had a preexisting exclusive trade agreement with the Dutch. C. They had no interest in the products that Great Britain could provide. D. They were afraid that the British would gain too much influence within China. 14. How did the Chinese restrict foreign trade during the era 1600-1800? A. European merchants were confined to a few cities designated for foreign trade. B. Only the Dutch traded with China; other Europeans had to use them as intermediaries. C. The Chinese imposed extraordinary tariffs on all foreign products. D. They passed laws intended to persecute and harass foreign residents. Use the source below to answer the following three questions. “It appeared that the Laws of the Chinese Empire forbid the importation of opium into China and declare that all opium which may be brought into the country is liable to confiscation. The Queen of England desires that Her Subjects who may go into foreign countries should obey the laws of those countries; and Her Majesty does not wish to protect them from the just consequences of any offenses which they may commit in foreign ports. But, on the other hand, Her Majesty cannot permit that Her Subjects residing abroad should be treated with violence, and be exposed to insult and injustice; and when wrong is done to them, Her Majesty will see that they obtain redress.” —British Foreign Secretary Lord Palmerston, Letter to the Minister of the Emperor of China, 1840 15. What is the context of the letter above? A. Britain is seeking to gain permission for Christian missionaries to enter China. B. Britain is upset that the Chinese government has denied British ships free trade privileges. C. Britain has just defeated China in the first Opium War. D. There is a civil war going on in China. 16. How did the Chinese government react to this letter? A. They continued to prevent the importation of opium. B. They acquiesced and agreed to all its demands. C. They allowed only Dutch and French ships to enter their ports. D. They declared all European ships quarantined.
Why were the Chinese not interested in expanding trading rights with Great Britain? A. The Chinese were angry over Britain’s interference in their foreign affairs. B. The Chinese had a preexisting exclusive trade agreement with the Dutch. C. They had no interest in the products that Great Britain could provide. D. They were afraid that the British would gain too much influence within China. 14. How did the Chinese restrict foreign trade during the era 1600-1800? A. European merchants were confined to a few cities designated for foreign trade. B. Only the Dutch traded with China; other Europeans had to use them as intermediaries. C. The Chinese imposed extraordinary tariffs on all foreign products. D. They passed laws intended to persecute and harass foreign residents. Use the source below to answer the following three questions. “It appeared that the Laws of the Chinese Empire forbid the importation of opium into China and declare that all opium which may be brought into the country is liable to confiscation. The Queen of England desires that Her Subjects who may go into foreign countries should obey the laws of those countries; and Her Majesty does not wish to protect them from the just consequences of any offenses which they may commit in foreign ports. But, on the other hand, Her Majesty cannot permit that Her Subjects residing abroad should be treated with violence, and be exposed to insult and injustice; and when wrong is done to them, Her Majesty will see that they obtain redress.” —British Foreign Secretary Lord Palmerston, Letter to the Minister of the Emperor of China, 1840 15. What is the context of the letter above? A. Britain is seeking to gain permission for Christian missionaries to enter China. B. Britain is upset that the Chinese government has denied British ships free trade privileges. C. Britain has just defeated China in the first Opium War. D. There is a civil war going on in China. 16. How did the Chinese government react to this letter? A. They continued to prevent the importation of opium. B. They acquiesced and agreed to all its demands. C. They allowed only Dutch and French ships to enter their ports. D. They declared all European ships quarantined.
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1. **Why were the Chinese not interested in expanding trading rights with Great Britain?**
- **C. They had no interest in the products that Great Britain could provide.**
- The Chinese had a strong economy and perceived themselves as self-sufficient, having little interest in British goods, which led to limited engagement in trade negotiations.
2. **How did the Chinese restrict foreign trade during the era 1600-1800?**
- **A. European merchants were confined to a few cities designated for foreign trade.**
- The Qing Dynasty had strict controls over trade, allowing foreign merchants to operate only in designated cities such as Canton (Guangzhou).
3. **What is the context of the letter above?**
- **B. Britain is upset that the Chinese government has denied British ships free trade privileges.**
- The letter reflects Britain's concerns regarding trade restrictions and the enforcement of Chinese laws against opium, highlighting diplomatic tensions.
4. **How did the Chinese government react to this letter?**
- **A. They continued to prevent the importation of opium.**
- The Chinese government remained firm on its opium ban and continued to enforce laws against the importation of opium despite British protests.
- **C. They had no interest in the products that Great Britain could provide.**
- The Chinese had a strong economy and perceived themselves as self-sufficient, having little interest in British goods, which led to limited engagement in trade negotiations.
2. **How did the Chinese restrict foreign trade during the era 1600-1800?**
- **A. European merchants were confined to a few cities designated for foreign trade.**
- The Qing Dynasty had strict controls over trade, allowing foreign merchants to operate only in designated cities such as Canton (Guangzhou).
3. **What is the context of the letter above?**
- **B. Britain is upset that the Chinese government has denied British ships free trade privileges.**
- The letter reflects Britain's concerns regarding trade restrictions and the enforcement of Chinese laws against opium, highlighting diplomatic tensions.
4. **How did the Chinese government react to this letter?**
- **A. They continued to prevent the importation of opium.**
- The Chinese government remained firm on its opium ban and continued to enforce laws against the importation of opium despite British protests.