In 1875, Egypt found itself in debt. As a result it chose to sell its shares of the Suez Canal to Great Britain. The Suez Canal is strategic for trade and defense purposes.
China
sell opium
In the 1700's Great Britain began smuggling opium illegally into china.
In the 1700's Great Britain began smuggling opium illegally into china.
In the 1700's Great Britain began smuggling opium illegally into china.
Britain, France and the United States vs. China (Qing Dynasty)
In the 1700's Great Britain began smuggling opium illegally into china.
Allies
Great Britain would not stop its merchants from selling opium in China.
No. Britain is much smaller. 2009 Estimated population of the UK (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) = 61,612,300 2009 Estimated population of China = 1,337,837,512
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