Question

How did European imperialism influence Asia? Low Chinese demand for European goods led British traders to deal in opium, creating addicts and triggering a war. Chinese merchants transported European goods from ports to the interior of China, strengthening the economies of Asia. European nations overthrew local leaders to establish a trade network, reducing the profits of the Chinese tea industry. Shipments of European silver flooded the Asian markets, devaluing local currencies and causing an economic depression.

Answer 1

Low Chinese demand for European goods led British traders to deal in opium, creating addicts and triggering a war.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Chinese had always restricted trade with Europe and were not interested in their goods.

However, when the British were willing to trade opium for silver, the Chinese were interested because silver was used in China for currency.

But, the Chinese began to become addicted to opium, leading the government to stop the trade, which caused the opium wars when the British were angry.