The sale of which of the following products allowed Great Britain to upset the balance of trade that had previously been in China's favor?

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The sale of opium allowed Great Britain to upset the balance of trade with China. Opium was a highly addictive drug that was illegal in China but was forced upon the Chinese by the British in exchange for silver and tea. This led to a trade imbalance that greatly favored the British and contributed to the deterioration of relations between the two countries.

The Sale of Which of the Following Products Allowed Great