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Global Interactions: The Opium Trade and War - Coggle Diagram
Global Interactions: The Opium Trade and War
Consequences
Decline of Qing Dynasty, a period of weakening of the dynasty after the Opium War
Rise of Western imperialism in Asia
Unequal treasties forced upon China by Western powers
Foreign control of trade in China
Special rights for foreigner with China, such as exclusion from Chinese Law.
Reflection
The Opium War was a big deal in world history. It changed how China and Western countries interacted in the 1800s. It showed how Britain wanted money, and China wanted to control its own affairs. But because of their differences, China got treated unfairly with some bad deals. Looking back, it's clear that both sides could have talked more to avoid fighting. The Opium War caused a lot of problems in China. Many people suffered because of opium addiction, and the country became weaker. It also showed how strong countries can take advantage of weaker ones for their own gain. This conflict reminds us that it's important to talk and find peaceful solutions instead of fighting.
Cause
China's ban on opium imports in 1800 to adddress social problems
China's desire to control and trade on opium
Britian's desire to sell opium to China
Britian's continued illegal import of opium
Major Events
First Opium War (1839-1842)
China lost & sacrificed Hong Kong to Britian
Opened treaty ports for trade
Allowed foreigners to operate businessess within these ports
Second Opium War (1856-1850)
China lost again
Further opened trade with Britian and France