Question

effects of imperialism
british trade with china
(1815–1845)
in 1839, british imperialism in china rose as the british
government forced chinese leaders to sign trade
agreements.
what was the effect of this action?
○ imports increased, but exports declined.
○ exports increased, but imports declined.
○ both imports and exports declined.
○ both imports and exports increased.

Explanation:

The graph shows that from 1815 to 1845, British imports from China (red line) and exports to China (blue line) both had an overall upward trend by 1845. The forced trade agreements in 1839 (related to the Opium War) would have expanded trade access, aligning with the graph's indication of rising imports and exports.

Answer:

Both imports and exports increased.