Answer:
The Cold War got its name because both sides were afraid of fighting each other directly. In a "hot war," nuclear weapons might destroy everything. So, instead, both sides fought each other indirectly.
Explanation:
The defeat of the Chinese by the British in the Opium War would spell doom for the <u>Qing Dynasty. </u>
<h3>China under the Qing Dynasty </h3>
- Refused to modernize in the 19th century as other nations did so.
- Was defeated by European powers and forced to make concessions.
When the Qing went to war with the British to stop British opium traders from selling opium in China, they were soundly defeated for not having modernized their navy.
In conclusion, option A is correct.
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