In the late 18th century, the king of England sent representatives to China in hopes of opening it to increased trade. How did the Qing emperor Qianlong respond to this request?
AHe ignored the request, as the king had not offered tribute before sending his representatives.
BHe offered to accept some of the king's requests in return for advanced European technologies.
CHe harshly rejected the king's request and refused to allow for increased trade between China and Europe.
DHe angrily accepted the king's request, as England had a more powerful army than China.
AHe ignored the request, as the king had not offered tribute before sending his representatives.
BHe offered to accept some of the king's requests in return for advanced European technologies.
CHe harshly rejected the king's request and refused to allow for increased trade between China and Europe.
DHe angrily accepted the king's request, as England had a more powerful army than China.
