1. Imperialism in China How did imperialism impact China?

2. China Isolated country – Only allowed one port open for trade Great Britain - wants more Enter the largest Drug Lord Ever – Queen Victoria

3. Opium Trade and War Britain begins to trade Opium – A drug – Chinese become addicted Opium War Begins – Chinese government tells Britain to stop selling Opium and Britain refuses – Britain wins because of advanced weapons/technology

4. Results of Opium War China has to open more ports for trading Many Chinese not happy with outcome of the war

5. Taiping Rebellion Peasant revolt against the outcome of the Opium War Rebellion put down by European Nations

6. Spheres of Influence European countries saw how weak China was becoming Grabbed land and created spheres of influences

7. Boxer Rebellion Chinese Secret Society that wants to get rid of foreign powers and influence in China form a rebellion Europeans and US come in and put down the rebellion

8. Open Door Policy US issued the idea of the Open Door Policy – Leave China open to trade with all nations instead of taking parts of China This will benefit all countries except for China

9. Economic Impact Some parts economically controlled by outside powers Increased manufacturing and industrialization Improvements in transportation

10. Political Impact Rebellions Restructure government

11. Social/Cultural Impact Nationalistic feelings Education New Religion – Christianity Improvements in communication New Social Structure