British Empire wants tea but China restricts trade (1 ene 1800 año – 31 dic 1838 año)
Descripción:
During the early 19th century, British merchants and nobilities that had gone to China had all tried tea. Tea soon became in-request, the British craved tea but China restricted trade with foreigners. Also, many Chinese were addicted to opium that was sold by British merchants.
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fecha:
1 ene 1800 año
31 dic 1838 año
~ 39 years