Read the letter from Qianlong to the English king (see Textbook: Sources from the Past: Qianlong on Chinese Trade with England). Why might the Chinese be concerned about restricting English trade? Why were the English interested in expanding their trading rights in China?
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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