What was a result of the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion?
The Qing government was able to limit foreign influences.
Europeans enjoyed a greater sphere of influence over China.
The US was blocked from trading with China.
Opium was declared illegal within China.
Europeans enjoyed a greater sphere of influence over China.
Explanation:
China gave sovereignty over Hong Kong to the U.K. and the Opium Wars were fought to make sure that British opium merchants could access the the Chinese markets.