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Europeans were motivated to trade with China because:

a. they were interested in the high-quality finished goods China produced.
b. they thought that trade with China would substantially increase their wealth.
c. they wanted increased control of the trade routes to all the Asian markets.
d. thought it was the only way to get their missionaries into China.

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