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The war fought between China and England between 1839 and 1842 is known as _______.

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Opium war
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Silk war
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Gold war
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Trade war
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Solution

The correct option is A Opium war

The First Opium War (1839–42), also known as the Opium War and the Anglo-Chinese War, was fought between the United Kingdom and the Qing dynasty over their conflicting viewpoints on diplomatic relations, trade, and the administration of justice for foreign nationals in China.


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