What led to the first Opium War in 1839? B
The Qing Dynasty was challenging British merchants for control of the
lucrative opium trade in Eastern Asia.
The Chinese were growing and selling poppies that were turned into
opium, which was finding its way into Britain.
Secret Chinese marnal arts societies, dubbed "Boxers" by Europeans, were
smuggling opium into British Hong Kong.
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Eliminate
D)
When British merchants began selling opium in China, the authorities
attempted to stop them, causing Britain to react.

1.3x - 2 - (3.3x + 5) = 2x + 1

1.3x - 2 - 3.3x - 5 = 2x + 1

-2x - 7 = 2x + 1

-7 = 4x + 1

-8 = 4x

x = -2

determination

the renaissance was a historical movement that started in italy but spread through europe, that symbolized the end of the middle age and the beginning of the modern age.

this period in time was characterized by innovation, creativity, imagination and restoration of principles and moral values. in this time, europe classic past history was revisited and put up for debate. it was a social, political, artistic and literary movement that began as an effort to emulate the societies of classic ancient greece and rome.