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Opium Wars
China's attempt to stop Britain from smuggling Opium into their country. -
Treaty of Nanjing
An unequal treaty that was signed after Britain beat the Chinese easily. It granted them money and Hong Kong. -
Mathew C Perry in Japan
Wanted to open trade between the two nations. Japan agreed to stay on good terms with the US, -
British Raj Founded
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Boer War Began
Boer's in Africa revolted against Great Britain after the defeat of the Zulus. -
Open Door Policy
The US created it to open Chinese trade to all nations. This promoted equal trade opportunities. -
Revolution of 1911
China's last dynasty was overthrown and a democracy was established.
