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Why did the United States have an

interest in China in the late 1800s?
A. naval bases
B. gold mining
C. land rights
D. trade markets

User Mustafa Deniz
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Answer:

i dont want you to get it wrong but as the article says

Explanation: At first, the American interest in China was economic. Americans were looking for new markets to buy goods, as the British refused to deal with Americans. And the Chinese preferred to work with Americans, who bought Chinese goods. The Europeans only wanted to sell them things. im not really sure but i think its either B,C OR D

User Andy McKibbin
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The answer I'm pretty sure is D!

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