Question

Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Oplum Wars? (1 point) O The Oplum Wars ended eplum smuggling because the Chinese were able to gain control over the illegal trade. O The Oplum Wars not only ended the Canton System, but they forced the Qing Dynasty to enter an unequal trading relationship that was more beneficial to Europeans O The Oplum Wars ended British access to Chinese trade and they could no longer purchase Chinese goods to sell. O The Oplum Wars caused the creation of the Canton System because the Qing rulers realized they needed to limit access to China.

Answer 1

The option that best describes the outcome of the Opium Wars is:

The Opium Wars not only ended the Canton System, but they forced the Qing Dynasty to enter an unequal trading relationship that was more beneficial to Europeans.

The Opium Wars (primarily the First Opium War from 1839-1842 and the Second Opium War from 1856-1860) significantly weakened the Qing Dynasty, leading to treaties that imposed unfavorable conditions on China, including loss of trade sovereignty and territorial concessions.