Why was only the government allowed to conduct foreign trade in China?

They wanted to be isolated because they wanted to reject foreign influence. (Wanted to develop a strong and unified culture).

Explanation:

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first industrial revolution - the first wave of the industrial revolution lasted from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s. it industrialized the manufacture of textiles and began the move of production from homes to factories. steam power and the cotton gin played an important role in this period.