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When did the 2nd Opium War happen?
June 28, 1856 – October 18, 1860
Second Opium War/Periods
Did the British start the Opium War?
In May 1839 they forced the British Chief Superintendent of Trade in China, Charles Elliott, to hand over the stocks of opium at Canton for destruction. This outraged the British, and was the incident that sparked conflict.
When was the Arrow War fought?
June 28, 1856
Second Opium War/Erupt dates
What caused the Opium War?
The First Opium War was caused directly by China’s isolationist trade policy with the West. Because China would accept only silver from the British, tension arose quickly between the two countries. Opium addiction was another main and direct cause of the opium wars. During the 1800’s, opium addiction was an epidemic for the Chinese.
Did China have a chance to win the Opium War?
Not China . Great Britain won the first Opium War. The opium trade continued, and China had to compensate Great Britain for its losses, give Hong Kong Island to the British, and increase the number of treaty ports where the British could trade and reside. Great Britain and France won the second Opium War.
What were the results of the Opium Wars?
The Opium Wars were a series of skirmishes between China and several Western nations, most notably England. These wars are sometimes also referred to collectively as the Anglo -Chinese War. The end result of the Opium Wars was the forcible opening of China to trade, and the lasting humiliation of the Chinese government and Chinese people.
How did imperialism affect the Opium Wars?
Imperialism had a major affect on China. The Opium War played a major part of this. The opium war was provoked by the problems with European countries and China. British were getting tired of doing outside trading and wanted to trade directly with China. China had little need from the West.