Question

which of the following statements describe european trade with china in the eighteenth century? an atmosphere of mutual trust existed between european merchants and the chinese government the chinese were eager to purchase european goods. rules established by the chinese authorities made trading easier for the europeans. europeans purchased chinese silk, tea, lacquerware, and porcelain. europeans paid for their purchases with silver bullion.

Explanation:

To determine the correct statement, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The relationship between European merchants and the Chinese government in the 18th century was not one of mutual trust. The Chinese government had strict regulations (like the Canton System) and was wary of foreign influence, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The Chinese were not eager to purchase European goods. Chinese goods (silk, tea, porcelain) were in high demand in Europe, but European goods had limited appeal in China, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: The Chinese authorities had strict rules (e.g., Canton System, limited trading ports, regulations on foreign merchants) that restricted European trade, not made it easier. So this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Europeans purchased Chinese silk, tea, lacquerware, and porcelain. These were highly sought - after Chinese export goods in the 18th - century European market.
• Option 5: Europeans paid for their purchases of Chinese goods with silver bullion. Due to the trade imbalance (Europeans wanted more Chinese goods than China wanted European goods), silver flowed into China as payment.

Answer:

D. Europeans purchased Chinese silk, tea, lacquerware, and porcelain.
E. Europeans paid for their purchases with silver bullion.