In the nineteenth century, the British gained access to China through the introduction of __________.

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The correct answer is D) opium. In the nineteenth century, the British East India Company smuggled opium into China, which led to widespread addiction and social problems. This eventually led to the Opium Wars, which resulted in China being forced to open its ports to British trade and influence, allowing for British access to the country.

In the Nineteenth Century, the British Gained Access to China