In 1839 The Chinese government confiscated... opium, cocaine, heroine, and exotic jewels from British ships.
over 1,000 Chinese slaves that British ships were hiding below deck.
100,000 chests holding 7,000 tons of opium from British ships.
20,000 chests holding 1,400 tons of opium from British ships.

Why did great britain finally send an ambassador to the united states in 1791? a) great britain forgave the colonies for their rebellion. b) the u.s. threatened special trade restrictions on british ships. c) great britain did not want the u.s. to become allies with france. d) the u.s. would seek a closer alliance with spain if great britain did not send an ambassador.