Why Did Britain Get China Addicted To Opium? | Empires of Silver | Absolute History
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It's hard to believe but silver was at one time worth more than gold. China used silver as their currency and the West had to pay in silver for Chinese goods. This angered the British and so they sought a commodity that the Chinese would be forced to buy. China did not covet any goods that the West had except one: Opium. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5qeBG9g7bGtMGyHG2GzbQ/join Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory
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