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Which was a main cause of conflict between Britain and China in the mid-19th century?

A Britain imported Indian opium into China to break into the Chinese trade market.

B China flooded the British market with cheap silk to make British cotton worthless.

C China harassed British ships in the Indian Ocean to undermine Britain’s influence.

D Britain dumped large amounts of silver into the Chinese market to cause inflation.

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A Britain imported Indian opium into China to break into the Chinese trade market.

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B

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