What Would Be the Most Notable Quality of the Qing

question 5

Multiple Choice

What would be the most notable quality of the Qing rulers up to the 19th  century?

• A)The Qing rulers were corrupt and effete.
• B)The Qing rulers were commercially backward.
• C)The Qing rulers were bigoted and unpopular.
• D)The Qing rulers were vigorous and intelligent.
• E)The Qing rulers were militarily belligerent.

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Definitions:

Commercial Capitalism

An economic system where trade, goods, and capital are privately controlled and operated for profit, characterized by the emergence of market economies and merchant classes.

Trust

Refers to the firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Saloon

A place for drinking alcohol that was especially popular in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as a social hub in towns and cities.

Rising Wages

An economic condition characterized by an increase in the amount of money workers receive for their labor over time.