Complete the sentence about Yau Ma Tei with the correct year: In ______, Qing official Lin Zexu ordered the construction of a fortification in the area to defend against possible British attacks.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1839
- Step 1: In 1839, Qing official Lin Zexu ordered the construction of a fortification in the area to defend against possible British attacks. Answer: 1839. Why not the others: 1809, 1849 and 1854 don't fit.
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