What problem did the British face with China's "Canton system"?
a. Britain couldn't meet China's demand for goods.
b. China bought few British goods.
c. China wanted British rule in Canton to facilitate trade.
d. the British wanted to go to Canton only for trade.
e. a gold deposit was required as goodwill collateral.
ANSWER:
b
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