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DO NOW 1/15 How were the Zulu, Boxer, and Sepoy rebellions similar? How were they different? Give at least 2 similarities and 2 differences.
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The Opium War In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, China was fine on their own. Isolationism was working well for them!
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However… Great Britain was determined to open up China’s doors to trade. So they found a way in…
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The Chinese willingly bought opium in mass quantities!
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Uh Oh… China tried to stop the opium trade, and a war broke out between them and Britain called the Opium War.
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Britain Won… Which begins the emergence of foreign influence of China. (Remember the Boxers?)
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The First Opium War (p.270) After reading the text, answer:
How did the English use opium to take advantage of China? THEN, Finish your yellow “Reactions to Imperialism” Chart!
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DO NOW 1/16 Do you think the Chinese were JUSTIFIED in starting a war over opium? Why or why not?
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When you finish your Quick Quiz:
Complete your Atlas Activity (p )! Work on your Full Quiz Studyguide! ONLY AFTER THESE ARE DONE, you may work on something else.
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