The Weakness of the Qing Dynasty in the Nineteenth Century

question 3

Multiple Choice

The weakness of the Qing dynasty in the nineteenth century allowed Europeans

• A) generous concessions for trade and local taxation without government interference.
• B) huge profits with almost no financial benefit to the Chinese government.
• C) naval bases and railroad outlets in China.
• D) imposition of Christian missionaries despite Chinese reluctance.
• E) All of these.

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