1. 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.

2. The Opium War
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, China was fine on their own. Isolationism was working well for them!

3. However…
Great Britain was determined to open up China’s doors to trade. So they found a way in…

4. The Chinese willingly bought opium in mass quantities!

5. Uh Oh…
China tried to stop the opium trade, and a war broke out between them and Britain called the Opium War.

6. Britain Won…
Which begins the emergence of foreign influence of China. (Remember the Boxers?)

7. 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!

8. DO NOW 1/16
Do you think the Chinese were JUSTIFIED in starting a war over opium? Why or why not?

9. 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.