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1 Imperialism Comes To China I don’t think this is going to end well!

2 Brief History of China Basically, China was awesome. Basically, China was awesome. They were very “advanced” throughout most of their history. They were very “advanced” throughout most of their history. Great big cities. Great big cities.

3 Lots of cool achievements. Lots of cool achievements. Gunpowder Gunpowder The compass The compass The caraval The caraval The printing press The printing press Awesome arts and literature Awesome arts and literature Silk Silk You name it, China had it. You name it, China had it.

4 Results Since China had all that cool stuff, they didn’t need to trade or associate with any other nation. Since China had all that cool stuff, they didn’t need to trade or associate with any other nation. They felt there stuff was way better. They felt there stuff was way better. C’mon, silk vs. wool (England)? C’mon, silk vs. wool (England)? China became very ISOLATIONIST. China became very ISOLATIONIST. China also became very ETHNOCENTRIC. China also became very ETHNOCENTRIC.

5 Define: ISOLATIONISM: ISOLATIONISM: A policy of avoiding political or military involvement with other countries, or empires. A policy of avoiding political or military involvement with other countries, or empires. ETHNOCENTRISM: ETHNOCENTRISM: A belief in the superiority of one’s own ethnic group. China referred to itself as The Middle Kingdom. They felt that they were the center of the universe.

6 A Fatal Mistake! China’s isolationism and ethnocentrism proved to be their undoing. China’s isolationism and ethnocentrism proved to be their undoing. Why, How? Why, How?

7 Since China wasn’t hanging with anyone else, they could not see what other nations were up to. Since China wasn’t hanging with anyone else, they could not see what other nations were up to. Many parts of the world began INDUSTRIALIZING by the 1800’s, China was not. Many parts of the world began INDUSTRIALIZING by the 1800’s, China was not. China began to fall behind, especially with their military. China began to fall behind, especially with their military. First

8 China had stuff that lots of other nations wanted. China had stuff that lots of other nations wanted. Some nations don’t stop until they get what they want!! Some nations don’t stop until they get what they want!! Namely, England…. Namely, England…. Second

9 1793 China agrees to accept an English Ambassador. China agrees to accept an English Ambassador. The English bloke brings the best stuff England had to offer. The English bloke brings the best stuff England had to offer. The Chinese Emperor laughs at him. The Chinese Emperor laughs at him. We don’t need your trinkets, our stuff is the best!!!! We don’t need your trinkets, our stuff is the best!!!!

10 Why was China able to do this? They were largely self- sufficient. They were largely self- sufficient. They produced everything they needed without anyone else’s help! They produced everything they needed without anyone else’s help!

11 Britain is NOT HAPPY!! They love the tea coming out of China and want to trade for it. They love the tea coming out of China and want to trade for it. They need to find something that the Chinese will want. They need to find something that the Chinese will want. What will it be? What will it be?

12 OPIUM!!!! Britain introduces opium into China in the early 1800’s. Britain introduces opium into China in the early 1800’s. By 1835, over 12 million Chinese citizens are addicted to the drug. By 1835, over 12 million Chinese citizens are addicted to the drug.

13 China was hurtin’ for certain! China was hurtin’ for certain! The Chinese government asked the British to stop bringing opium into China. The Chinese government asked the British to stop bringing opium into China. Oh No!!!

14 Queen Victoria refused to stop. Queen Victoria refused to stop. Opium continued to flow into China. Opium continued to flow into China.

15 The Opium War 1839 1839 China seizes and destroys British ships bringing opium into China. China seizes and destroys British ships bringing opium into China. The Brits bring their super awesome navy in. The Brits bring their super awesome navy in. The Chinese navy is way too outdated to keep up with the superior gunboats of Britain. The Chinese navy is way too outdated to keep up with the superior gunboats of Britain. China gets whooped up on. China gets whooped up on.

16 1842 1842 China is forced to sign the first of what become known as “The Unequal Treaties” China is forced to sign the first of what become known as “The Unequal Treaties” The Treaty of Nanjing The Treaty of Nanjing Gives Britain the port city of Hong Kong Gives Britain the port city of Hong Kong Makes China pay for all of the damages of the war. Makes China pay for all of the damages of the war.

17 1844 1844 More Unequal Treaties are signed by China More Unequal Treaties are signed by China All foreigners are granted EXTRATERRITORIALITY. All foreigners are granted EXTRATERRITORIALITY. ALL FOREIGN CITIZENS IN CHINA ARE NOT SUBJECT TO CHINESE LAW. ALL FOREIGN CITIZENS IN CHINA ARE NOT SUBJECT TO CHINESE LAW. More Chinese ports are opened to foreign trade. More Chinese ports are opened to foreign trade. Anti-foreign feelings are high in China. Anti-foreign feelings are high in China.

18 Internal Problems Grow China’s population skyrockets. China’s population skyrockets. Food supply runs low. Food supply runs low. China was full of opium addicts. China was full of opium addicts.

19 The Taiping Rebellion Rebellion of the Taiping against the Qing government and foreign influence in China. Rebellion of the Taiping against the Qing government and foreign influence in China. 20 million Chinese die in the fighting. 20 million Chinese die in the fighting.

20 Foreign Influence Grows Other nations saw that China was struggling. Other nations saw that China was struggling. They exerted their influence on China as each successive treaty was signed. They exerted their influence on China as each successive treaty was signed. Get the carvin’ knife out! Get the carvin’ knife out!

21 Spheres of Influence Many European nations, as well as Japan, and the U.S. carved China up like a pie. Many European nations, as well as Japan, and the U.S. carved China up like a pie. These slices were called “Spheres of Influence” These slices were called “Spheres of Influence” In each Sphere, the foreign nation controlled all trade and investment as well as enjoying extraterritoriality. In each Sphere, the foreign nation controlled all trade and investment as well as enjoying extraterritoriality.

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23 1899 1899 The US institutes the Open Door Policy in China. The US institutes the Open Door Policy in China. This gave any foreign nation the rights to do business in China. This gave any foreign nation the rights to do business in China.

24 Chinese Outrage!!! Chinese citizens were seriously miffed at foreigners and their own government for getting them in such a bad spot. Chinese citizens were seriously miffed at foreigners and their own government for getting them in such a bad spot. Reforms were suggested, but squashed immediately Reforms were suggested, but squashed immediately Frustration grew. Frustration grew.

25 The Boxer Rebellion The Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists fight back. The Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists fight back. They target all foreign influence in China without mercy. They target all foreign influence in China without mercy. They kill foreigners and any Chinese person who adopted foreign ways. They kill foreigners and any Chinese person who adopted foreign ways.

26 The Boxers killed a lot of people. The Boxers killed a lot of people. They were defeated by a multi-national force. They were defeated by a multi-national force. Austria-Hungary France Germany Japan Russia US Britain Results

27 Chinese nationalism is through the roof!!!! Chinese nationalism is through the roof!!!! They must resist the foreigners. They must resist the foreigners. The government must respond to their needs, OR ELSE!!! The government must respond to their needs, OR ELSE!!! Muy Importante Result!!

28 Recap China was awesome. China was awesome. England wanted to trade with China. England wanted to trade with China. China wanted nothing from England, and nothing to do with foreigners. China wanted nothing from England, and nothing to do with foreigners. England brought opium to the party. England brought opium to the party. China went downhill fast. China went downhill fast.

29 China and Britain go to war over the drugs. China and Britain go to war over the drugs. China loses, and is forced to sign unequal treaties. China loses, and is forced to sign unequal treaties. Foreign powers imperialize the pants off of China! Foreign powers imperialize the pants off of China! Chinese citizens resist foreign influence. Chinese citizens resist foreign influence. Taiping Rebellion Taiping Rebellion Boxer Rebellion Boxer Rebellion

30 Despite the failed rebellions, Chinese nationalism skyrockets. Despite the failed rebellions, Chinese nationalism skyrockets.


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