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Understanding the Opium War in China: Britain's Motives and Impact

Learn about the Opium War, Britain's motives in fighting it, and its implications on China's history. Explore the Qing Dynasty and the effects of European imperialism on China's self-sufficiency. Delve into historical speeches and debates surrounding this significant event.

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Understanding the Opium War in China: Britain's Motives and Impact

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  1. Good Afternoon!!!! • NVC • Intro to Imperialism in China • The Opium War Essential Question: Why did Great Britain fight the first Opium War? Homework: Finish Opium War activity

  2. Imperialism in China • Qing Dynasty: ruling dynasty of Chinese Empire since 1600 • 1790s Europe seeks trade with China • Industrial Revolution = need new markets! • China self-sufficient • Does not need “strange objects” from Europe • 1830s Britain starts trading Opium to China • Opium: an addictive drug • c.1835 12 million Chinese addicted

  3. Why did Britain fight the Opium War?

  4. Opium War Debrief • Knowing that Great Britain did fight the first Opium War against China, why do you think Parliament found Macaulay’s speech more convincing than Gladstone’s? • Do you think there were any other factors or motives at play that led Britain to go to war with China? What might those be? • In his speech, William Gladstone called the Opium War one of the most unjust wars ever fought? Do you agree?

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