Question

why did tensions develop between great britain and china in the mid-19th century?
a. china threatened to cut off trade with great britain if christian missionaries came to china.
b. british traders refused to stop breaking chinese laws against selling opium.
c. great britain refused to send troops to china to help fight internal rebellions.
d. chinese traders refused to pay fair prices for british manufactured goods.

Explanation:

In the mid - 19th century, the Opium Wars were a major source of tension. British traders were involved in the illegal opium trade in China. China had laws against the sale of opium, but British traders refused to stop this illegal activity. This was a key cause of the tensions.

Answer:

B. British traders refused to stop breaking Chinese laws against selling opium.