Question

multiple-choice questions
questions 1 to 3 refer to the passage below.
\it appeared that the laws of the chinese empire forbid the opium into china and declare that all opium which may be country is liable to confiscation. the queen of england declares who may go into foreign countries should obey the laws of those and her majesty does not wish to protect them from the just any offenses which they may commit in foreign ports. but, on the her majesty cannot permit that her subjects residing abroad should with violence, and be exposed to insult and injustice; and to them, her majesty will see that they obtain redress.\
british foreign secretary lord palmerston, minister of the emperor of

1. what is the context of the letter above?

(a) britain is seeking to gain permission for christian enter china.
(b) britain is upset that the chinese government has ships free trade privileges.
(c) britain has just defeated the china in the first opium war
(d) there is a civil war going on in china

1. how did the chinese government react to this letter?

(a) they continued to prevent the importation of opium.
(b) they acquiesced and agreed to all its demands
(c) they allowed only dutch and french ships to enter their ports
(d) they declared all european ships quarantined.

1. which of the following is an accurate reflection of the relationship between china and britain at the time of the passage?

(a) britain knew china was a first-rate military power.
(b) britain viewed china as an economic super power.
(c) china and england both sought the support of japan.
(d) china was unaware of britain’s military power.

Explanation:

1. For question 1: The passage references Chinese laws banning opium importation and a British statement about subjects following foreign laws but demanding redress for mistreatment, which aligns with tensions before the First Opium War, where Britain pushed against opium bans. Option B reflects Britain's frustration over trade restrictions tied to opium.
2. For question 2: The Chinese government's stance on opium prohibition was firm; they continued enforcing bans on opium importation in response to British pressure related to this letter.
3. For question 3: At the time of this pre-First Opium War correspondence, China had limited understanding of Britain's military capabilities, underestimating their naval and firepower strength which became clear during the war.

Answer:

1. (B) Britain is upset that the Chinese government has denied its ships free trade privileges.
2. (A) They continued to prevent the importation of opium.
3. (D) China was unaware of Britain's military power.