Multiple choice

What materials and goods did Britain seek from China?

  1. Tea, Porcelain, Silk

  2. Copper, Silver, Gold

  3. Coffee, Steel, Coal

  4. Iron, Chocolate, Cotton

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Explanation

During the 18th and 19th centuries, British trade with China was dominated by the import of high-demand luxury goods, specifically tea, porcelain, and silk. The high British demand for these items eventually led to a severe trade imbalance and the subsequent Opium Wars.