Which of the Following Explains in Part Why China Did

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains in part why China did not become the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution?

• A) The Qing did not foster experimentation or create links between thinkers and investors.
• B) The Qing put too much emphasis on overseas trade,draining capital needed to industrialize.
• C) The Qing believed that science was against the principles of Confucianism.
• D) The Qing passed protective tariffs to protect local merchants,which stifled trade and innovation.

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