The Opium Wars were a conflict that resulted from Britain's desire to sell a product in China and China's opposition to __________.
A. British trade policies
B. Indian goods being sold in China
C. Britain's dominance in foreign markets
D. the import of an addictive product, opium
Answer: D
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