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The Opium Wars
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What was the main cause of the Opium Wars?
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The British desire to sell opium to China
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The British wanted to sell opium to China because it was a very profitable trade. Opium was a drug that was highly addictive, and the Chinese people quickly became addicted to it. This led to a huge demand for opium in China, and the British were more than happy to supply it.