Compare the arguments each side made in the Opium War. Who had the moral high ground?
What will be an ideal response?
A. Chinese argument against trade of opium
1. human nature is the same in all peoples and all peoples have the same
capacity to distinguish evil from good
2. benevolence of the Chinese Empire in allowing commerce with foreigners
3. Britain was tempting fools to destroy themselves in order to reap profit
4. should feel moral obligation to stop producing opium to stop people from
becoming addicted to it
5. help Chinese people by engaging in other trade products
B. British argument for opium trade
1. moral responsibility not a priority in trade and economic dealings
2. commerce and trade free of moral considerations
3. Britain's responsibility to market; supply and demand
4. should not be restricted in its commercial success
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