How did Britain’s role in India during the early 19th century contribute to the development of the Opium Wars between Qing China and the British Empire? In what ways did both situations reflect British attitudes and policies toward A

How did Britain’s role in India during the early 19th century contribute to the development of the Opium Wars between Qing China and the British Empire? In what ways did both situations reflect British attitudes and policies toward Asian nations in the age of Western empire building? Why did the ultimate results of the British effort to turn a profit differ for India and for China?