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How did imperialism affect China? Notes #2-7

Discover how imperialism shaped China's history with events like the Opium War, Boxer Rebellion, and Sun Yat-Sen's revolution. Learn about unequal treaties, spheres of influence, and the struggle against foreign domination.

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How did imperialism affect China? Notes #2-7

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  1. How did imperialism affect China? Notes #2-7

  2. Agenda 11-19 • BW – Define IN NOTES – Sphere of Influence, Opium War, Boxer Rebellion • CW – Imperialism in China notes • CW 2 – Finish Africa Chart • CW3 – Answer EQ before leaving class! • HW – (from Friday) due Tuesday! • Quote of the Day “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” • Confucius

  3. Beginning in the 1700’s, Britain began trading opium in China (after years of importing Chinese tea). Opium  Chinese tea and tea leaves

  4. Many Chinese people became addicted to opium, causing China to ban Britain from trading it.

  5. Britain refused and went to war with China in the 1800’s (called the Opium War).

  6. China was quickly defeated by Britain, showing that China was not strong enough to resist Western demands.

  7. Opium War • Because the British won they forced China to keep the opium ports open Zaffuts

  8. As a result of the Opium War, China was forced to sign “unequal treaties” and divided into spheres of influence by foreign nations.

  9. This was because Britain and other Western nations had superior military technology. Maxim gun

  10. Reactions • China staged many rebellions in response to British presence Zaffuts

  11. Poor Chinese attempted to remove foreign influence from China through the Boxer Rebellion. The Boxers

  12. Boxer Rebellion • Gang group who assaulted foreigners in China • Soon crushed by Japan and Europeans Zaffuts

  13. Sun Yat-Sen • Led Chinese Revolution to finally defeat outside powers Zaffuts

  14. Three goals • End foreign domination • Form a representative government • Create economic security for Chinese Zaffuts

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