What Was the Significance of the Empress of China

question 138

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Empress of China?

• A) The ship refused to trade with China.
• B) She was a ruler who did not recognize American sovereignty.
• C) The empress gave American traders extra privileges.
• D) It was the first American-flag-flying ship to trade with China.
• E) Most of the trade actually focused on Japan instead of China.

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