The three-way trade system that developed during the era of British imperialism in India typically involved the exchange of goods between Britain, India, and China. Here’s a simplified explanation of how this system functioned:
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Britain to India: The British would supply goods to India, including textiles, manufactured products, and opium (which was grown in India).
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India to China: India then exported opium to China, where it was traded for tea and other goods. The opium trade was highly profitable for the British and had significant social ramifications in China.
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China to Britain: Lastly, Britain imported tea from China, which became incredibly popular in Britain. This led to a significant outflow of silver to China until the British established the opium trade to balance their trade deficit.
From your answer choices, the most relevant option that relates to this system is:
C - Britain bought tea from China.
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