In what way did the Canton system seek to control trade?
A) It allowed no official trade between Chinese and European merchants.
B) It required European traders to have Chinese merchants act as guarantors for their good behavior and payment of fees.
C) It required European merchants to check in at Canton before proceeding into China's interior to trade.
D) It only allowed Dutch merchants to trade with China.

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The Canton system, implemented by the Qing dynasty in the mid-18th century, sought to control foreign trade by requiring European traders to conduct business through Chinese merchants known as hong merchants. These merchants acted as guarantors for the Europeans, ensuring their good behavior and the payment of fees, thus centralizing trade control in Canton (Guangzhou) and limiting direct foreign access to the Chinese market.

In What Way Did the Canton System Seek to Control