The Qing Dynasty produced and exchanged items such as Chinese pottery with English colonists during the 1800s in order to obtain heavily demanded what?
a. silks.
b. cotton.
c. furs.***
d. tea.
Just checking my work:)
*** - My Answer
Thanks,
Kaai97
In order to confirm your answer, let's analyze the question and the options provided. The question states that the Qing Dynasty (China) produced and exchanged items with English colonists during the 1800s in order to obtain something that was in high demand.
Let's now evaluate each option:
a. Silks: While silk was indeed a highly valued Chinese commodity, it doesn't match the specific time period or the demand mentioned in the question.
b. Cotton: Cotton was a major trade item during this period, but it was primarily produced in the British colonies, not obtained from China.
c. Furs: Fur trade was significant during the 1800s, and China had an abundance of fur resources. This is a plausible answer.
d. Tea: Tea was indeed a highly sought-after product from China during this time. However, the question mentions items that the Qing Dynasty produced and exchanged with English colonists, suggesting a reciprocal trade rather than the Qing Dynasty obtaining tea.
Based on this analysis, your answer of c. furs seems to be the most accurate choice. Good job!