Question

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what is one way that emperor qian long responds to king george iiis messengers?
a. he ridicules the kings gifts and tells his servant to destroy them.
b. he says that china has everything it needs, which means britain has nothing to offer.
c. he plans a trip to britain to create trade agreements with king george iii.
d. he immediately sends the british messengers home and refuses a meeting with the british ambassador.

Explanation:

Emperor Qian Long, believing China was self - sufficient, rejected Britain's overtures by stating China had everything it needed and Britain had nothing to offer. He did not ridicule and destroy gifts, plan a trip to Britain, or immediately send messengers home and refuse a meeting.

Answer:

B. He says that China has everything it needs, which means Britain has nothing to offer.