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What was a result of the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion?

The Qing government was able to limit foreign influences.
Europeans enjoyed a greater sphere of influence over China.
The US was blocked from trading with China.
Opium was declared illegal within China.

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Answer:

Europeans enjoyed a greater sphere of influence over China.

Step-by-step explanation:

China gave sovereignty over Hong Kong to the U.K. and the Opium Wars were fought to make sure that British opium merchants could access the the Chinese markets.

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