What Problem Did the British Face with China's "Canton System

question 26

Multiple Choice

What problem did the British face with China's "Canton system"?

• A)Britain couldn't meet China's demand for goods.
• B)China bought few British goods.
• C)China wanted British rule in Canton to facilitate trade.
• D)The British wanted to go to Canton only for trade.
• E)A gold deposit was required as goodwill collateral.

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