Multiple choice How did Britain fight China at the beginning of the Opium War? Landing troops in China They rigged Chinese elections so Britain could get the ports it wanted. Britain launched a Pearl Harbor attack against the Chinese Used ships to blow up key Chinese forts Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation During the Opium Wars, the British Royal Navy used its superior naval power to blockade Chinese ports and destroy coastal forts, forcing China to open its markets.