1. FOCUS: 11/19  British merchants began to trade opium in the late 1700s. In an effort to stop addiction to the drug, China made the sale of opium illegal. In 1839, Britain and China fought the Opium War, in which China tried to end foreign influence in their country.  Points for Discussion: - Why did Britain resort to selling opium to the Chinese? How does this relate to capitalism?  Term to know: Expose  Critical Lens: The Opium War exposed China's weaknesses.

2. Imperialism In CHINA The Opium WAR Chinese Official to British Queen Victoria: “I have heard that smoking opium is strictly forbidden in your country. Why do you let this evil drug be sent to harm people in other countries?”

3. IMPERIALISM IN CHINA OPIUM WAR  During the late 1700s, British merchants discovered they could make huge profits by trading opium grown in India for Chinese tea

4. IMPERIALISM IN CHINA OPIUM WAR  Chinese government outlawed opium and executed Chinese drug dealers

5. IMPERIALISM IN CHINA OPIUM WAR  1839 – Chinese warships clash with British merchants to start Opium War  British send in gun ships and easily defeat outdated Chinese military

6. IMPERIALISM IN CHINA OPIUM WAR  In 1842, British force Chinese to accept Treaty of Nanjing -Force China to pay for war, Britain received a huge indemnity -Gave Britain possession of Hong Kong -British citizens in China were granted extraterritoriality -Britain gained “most favorable nation” status

7. IMPERIALISM IN CHINA OPIUM WAR  Opium War opens the door for many other European powers to enter China  China is forced to open ports and allow in Christian missionaries

8. CLOSURE  Explain why, before the Opium War, China had a favorable balance of trade.  Illustrate why the British military was so superior to the Chinese.