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Imperialism in China: From Opium Wars to Nationalist Movement

Explore China's tumultuous journey through the New Imperialism era, from the Opium Wars to the fall of the Qing dynasty, shaping modern history. Witness the struggles and transformations that defined China's path amidst foreign invasions and internal conflict.

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Imperialism in China: From Opium Wars to Nationalist Movement

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  1. The New Imperialism Witness History Audio: Trading Opium for Tea Trade Between Britain and China China moved from having a trade surplus with Western countries to having a trade deficit. When British merchants were getting rich from selling opium to the Chinese, China’s demands to shop the trade led to war. British warships had the latest technology and China was defeated. Britain then forced China to open more ports to trade and to give Britain the port of Hong Kong. Section 5: China and the New Imperialism 1 of 7

  2. The New Imperialism The Taiping Rebellion Weakens China The peasant revolt known as the Taiping Rebellion nearly toppled the Qing dynasty and led to the deaths of 20–30 million Chinese. As a result, the Qing government had to share power with regional commanders. Section 5: China and the New Imperialism Geography Interactive: Imperialism in China Note Taking Transparency 164 2 of 7

  3. The New Imperialism Launching Reform Efforts When it became obvious that China was no match for Western powers or a modernized Japan, imperialists rushed to carve out spheres of influence along the coast. The U.S. introduced an Open Door Policy to keep Chinese trade open. In 1898, emperor Guang Xu began a reform program to modernize China called the Hundred Days of Reform, but the Conservatives soon retook control. Section 5: China and the New Imperialism Color Transparency 148: The Great Powers Divide China 3 of 7

  4. The New Imperialism The Qing Dynasty Falls The Qing dynasty once again had to contend with foreign guns and demands after the Boxer Uprising brought in forces of the Western powers and Japan. A Chinese nationalist movement was growing and led to the birth of a republic after the empress Ci Xi died. Section 5: China and the New Imperialism QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency QuickTake Chapter Test 4 of 7

  5. The New Imperialism: Section 5 Note Taking Transparency 164 5 of 7

  6. The New Imperialism: Section 5 Color Transparency 148: The Great Powers Divide China 6 of 7

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