What was the reason Britain forced China to purchase opium during the first half of the 1800s?

A) to eliminate a trade deficit
B) It had a surplus of poppy seeds in warehouses in Britain.
C) to create a demand for glassware (pipes)
D) It had extra space in cargo holds of British Naval vessels.
E) It wanted to help Arab merchants.


A

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