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The Treaty of Nanjing was signed in 1842 and ended the First Opium War between China and Britain. Which of these was a result of the treaty?

The treaty of Nanking was signed in 1842 and ended the First opium war between China and Britain and its results included the destruction of the Chinese navy.


What major events took place in ancient China?

Some of the major events that took place in the Ancient China were Confucius, a philosopher and thinker was born, the beginning of the spring and autumn, the building of the Great Wall of China and the Battle of the Red Cliffs. China is known as the worldÕs four early civilizations.


Why Which conflict eventually led to Britain and other European nations became the major economic powers in china?

The Opium Wars, particularly the First Opium War (1839-1842), were pivotal in establishing British and other European economic dominance in China. Britain's trade of opium in exchange for tea and other goods led to significant conflicts, culminating in China's defeat. The resulting treaties, such as the Treaty of Nanking, forced China to cede territory, open ports to foreign trade, and grant extraterritorial rights to Europeans, thereby integrating China into the global economy under European terms and solidifying their economic power in the region.


When did Hong Kong become a colony?

It was occupied by the British in 1841 during the Opium War, and later ceded to the British as part of the Treaty of Nanking that marked the end of that war. Kowloon was ceded after the second Opium War in 1860. And New Territories and Lantau in 1898


The Treaty of Nanking was the first of the unequal treaties that were signed between China and the Western powers following what event?

The Treaty of Nanking was signed in 1842 following the First Opium War between China and Britain. This conflict arose primarily due to disputes over trade, particularly the British export of opium to China, which led to widespread addiction and social issues. The treaty marked the beginning of a series of unequal treaties that favored Western powers at the expense of China's sovereignty.

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What did not happen as a result of the opium war between china Britain?

Britian stopped selling opium to the chinese


Was a result of the Opium war?

Britain gaind the right to trade with china


How did 19th century imperialism affect China?

Imperialism had a major affect on China. The Opium War played a major part of this. The opium war was provoked by the problems with European countries and China. British were getting tired of doing outside trading and wanted to trade directly with China. China had little need from the West. As a direct result the smuggling of opium began. Opium was forbidden in China except for medicinal use. The war was fought to determine the relations between China and the West, and as a result China was forced to reevaluate her position as the center of the world. Imperialism is most commonly related to historical content such as the ancient histories of Rome, Greece, and China.


What was the result of the second opium war?

Britain gained the right to settle missionaries in China.


What was a result of the Second Opium War?

Britain gained the right to settle missionaries in China.


What was the a direct result of the Opium War in century China?

Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers.


What kind of problems did opium cause in china?

The opium war mainly began because of the British and China having an opium trade for tea. The British would get there tea if China got there opium. but the cause of the war was that china wouldn't accept opium anymore, and the british wern't okay with that.


What was a direct result of the opium war in the 19th -century China?

Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers.


What happened as a result of the opium war between china and Berlin?

berin won and took over hong kong


How many times have Britain and China gone to war?

twice in Opium War 1 and Opium War 2


The Treaty of Nanjing was signed in 1842 and ended the First Opium War between China and Britain. Which of these was a result of the treaty?

The treaty of Nanking was signed in 1842 and ended the First opium war between China and Britain and its results included the destruction of the Chinese navy.


The treaty of nanjing was signed in 1842 and ended the First opium war between China and Britain which of these was a result of the treaty?

The treaty of Nanking was signed in 1842 and ended the First opium war between China and Britain and its results included the destruction of the Chinese navy.