Which of the Following Explains Why China Did NOT Become

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why China did NOT become the epicenter of the industrial revolution?

A) The Qing did not foster experimentation or create the links between thinkers and investors.
B) The Qing put too much emphasis on overseas trade, draining capital needed to industrialize.
C) The Qing believed that science was against the principles of Confucianism.
D) The Qing passed protective tariffs to protect local merchants, which stifled trade and innovation.