Imperialism and The Opium Wars

By: Jade Fusilier

What led to the Quing Dynasty banning opium imports?

The Qing Dynasty was the final imperial dynasty in

China, lasting from 1644 to 1912. It was an era noted
for its initial prosperity and tumultuous final years, and
for being only the second time that China was not ruled
by the Han people.
Why was the First Opium War fought? Who won?

Great Britain won the first Opium War. The opium trade
continued, and China had to compensate Great Britain for its
losses, give Hong Kong Island to the British, and increase the
number of treaty ports where the British could trade and
reside. Great Britain and France won the second Opium War.
What were two consequences of the Opium Wars?

The Opium Wars greatly expanded Western influence in China. The wars
also led to the weakening of the Chinese dynastic system and paved the
way for uprisings such as the Taiping and Boxer rebellions.
What were the Spheres of Influence?

in the field of international relations, a sphere of influence (SOI) is a spatial

region or concept division over which a state or organization has a level of
cultural, economic, military, or political exclusivity. ... Sometimes portions of
a single country can fall into two distinct spheres of influence.
How did the Open Door Policy affect China?

The creation of the Open Door Policy increased foreign influence in China,
which led to a rise in anti-foreign and anti-colonial sentiment in the country.
The backlash against foreigners led to widespread killings of missionaries
working in China and an increase in nationalist feelings among the Chinese
What were two consequences of the Opium Wars?

The Opium Wars greatly expanded Western influence in China. The

wars also led to the weakening of the Chinese dynastic system and
paved the way for uprisings such as the Taiping and Boxer
rebellions.
What were the Spheres of Influence?

In the field of international relations, a sphere of influence (SOI) is a

spatial region or concept division over which a state or organization has
a level of cultural, economic, military, or political exclusivity. ...
Sometimes portions of a single country can fall into two distinct spheres
of influence.
How did the Open Door Policy affect China?

The creation of the Open Door Policy increased foreign influence in China,
which led to a rise in anti-foreign and anti-colonial sentiment in the country.
The backlash against foreigners led to widespread killings of missionaries
working in China and an increase in nationalist feelings among the Chinese
Identify the Boxer Rebellion by explaining who was involved, where it occurred,
what happened, and why it is historically significant.

The Boxer Rebellion formally ended with the signing of the Boxer Protocol on
September 7, 1901. ... Following an uprising in 1911, the dynasty came to an
end and China became a republic in 1912.
Now that you have answered the questions, What did you learn from this
lesson?

I learned that some things people do fight for.