What was the main reason that Europe began to trade opium for Chinese goods?

A. to destabilize Chinese society

B. to ensure better trading profits

C. to increase demand for the good

D. to put down any Chinese rebellions

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17 May, 13:43

What was the main reason that Europe began to trade opium for Chinese goods?

A. to destabilize Chinese society

B. to ensure better trading profits

C. to increase demand for the good

D. to put down any Chinese rebellions

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Joaquin Nixon · Answer 1

One of the main reasons that Europe began to trade opium for Chinese goods was " C. to increase demand for the good", since they knew it was addictive and prices would rise sharply.

What was the main reason that Europe began to trade opium for Chinese goods?A. to destabilize Chinese societyB. to ensure better trading profitsC. to increase demand for the goodD. to put down any Chinese rebellions

What was the main reason that Europe began to trade opium for Chinese goods?

A. to destabilize Chinese society

B. to ensure better trading profits

C. to increase demand for the good

D. to put down any Chinese rebellions