In 1839, the british became more imperialistic in china by declaring war and forcing the chinese to sign trade agreements. what was the effect of this action? imports increased, but exports declined. exports increased, but imports declined. both imports and exports declined. both imports and exports increased.

How did the church gain secular power? a) monks forced massive numbers of people to convert through fear of punishment. b) the church issued interdicts, laws passed by the church regardless of secular law. c) the church's power to deny the sacraments gave the church power over christians. d) canon law established secular courts under the control of the church.