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China

Explore the fascinating history of China between 1300-1900, from the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty to the transformative rebellions that reshaped the nation. Learn about Chinese traditions, the Opium War of 1839, and the lasting impact of the Boxer Rebellion. Witness the transition from a traditional society to a country in the midst of civil war.

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China

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  1. China The History of China 1300-1900

  2. China Today: What do you know?

  3. Early China (1300-1800) • One of the world’s earliest civilizations • at least 67,000 years old • Relatively isolated from foreign influence • Westerners arrive in 1500’s • Trade was used with restrictions • Isolationism was primary focus

  4. Qing Dynasty 1691-1910 1st dynasty to unite China under one ruling family

  5. 1st built in 5th century BC Major construction from 1386-1644 Over 4,000 miles long!

  6. What is tradition? Life in Early China • Most Chinese were farmers • Men dominated households • Attempted to preserve tradition

  7. China & Self-sufficiency • 1793England visits Qing emperor • Chinese are not “interested” in western goods • Opiumsmuggled into China • 12 million Chinese opium addicts • China outraged with England

  8. Opium War of 1839 • China suffers humiliating defeat against Great Britain • 1842 sign the peace Treaty of Nanjing • Forced to give up Hong Kong • Opened up China to trade from foreigners • (Russia, France, US, Germany)

  9. Qing Dynasty in decline • Population explosion • 430 million in 1850 • Food production did not grow quickly enough • Hunger widespread • Military very weak • Government Corrupt Combination makes change inevitable

  10. Taiping Rebellion • 1850-64 1 million rebels fight Qing Dynasty • Mainly peasant soldiers • Goal: To build a fair & equal China • End Result: • Economically devastating to China • Over 20 million people die of starvation • Signalslarge change for China in the future

  11. Foreign Influence grows • Foreigners increasingly dominate Chinese economy • Built railroads, • Peasants & workers resent the “special” privileges of foreigners • 1900 “Boxer” Rebellion against foreigners

  12. Boxer Rebellion 8- Country International troops defeat Boxers Japan, Russia, Great Britain, U.S., France, Germany, Italy, Austria

  13. Qing Dynasty Falls • Boxer rebellion raised nationalism in China • 1908 Qing dynasty announces a full constitutional government will be in place by 1917 • 1912 the Republic of China formed • Country falls into Civil War

  14. Journal #1: • Describe the history, culture & tradition of China between 1300-1800 • Describe the influence of the Opium War of 1839 on China. Civil War Opium War Taiping Rebellion Boxer Rebellion Qing Dynasty 1691 1839 1850-64 1900 1917

  15. China Summary • Chinese society was based on tradition • Western influence was forced and came late to China • Opium War of 1839 changes China • China falls into civil war 1900-1950 as Qing dynasty collapses

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