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The First Opium War was fought between the United Kingdom and the Qing Dynasty of China. The war resulted in a victory for Britain, and it is estimated that there were upwards of 20,000 casualties.
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∙ 13y agoBritish: more than 75 killed over 450 wounded ans 33 missing
Chinese: more than 10,000 killed or wounded several ships destroyed
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When did opium war happen?
There were 2 Opium Wars, the First Opium War was from 1839-1842 the Second Opium War was from 1856-1860
When did the first opium war start?
The first opium war began, in very brief words, because China wanted to control the importing of Opium from Britain, and Britain was not a fan since its largest export to China was Opium and imported tea.
How many casualties were there in the Cold war?
Since a cold war means NO WAR, there were no casualties.
How many times have Britain and China gone to war?
twice in Opium War 1 and Opium War 2
Who won the Opium War the Chinese or the British?
The British won the first and second Opium War.
What are the release dates for This Week in History - 1999 The First Opium War?
This Week in History - 1999 The First Opium War was released on: USA: 29 October 2001
How many casualties did the Civil War produce?
Approximately 620,000 casualties.
Was the US Civil War short with many casualties?
about 620,000 casualties
What was the name of the conflict between China and Britain over the trade of a poisonous drug?
It was the Opium Wars.Made up of the first opium war from 1839 to 1842 and the second opium war from 1856 to 1860.
What island did the British receive because of the Opium War?
Hong Kong, was ceded to Britain for 155 years because they won the first Opium war.
Where did the first opium war take place?
The opium wars were never signed. Wars are declared or undeclared, not signed.
What two countries fought in the Opium Wars?
First Opium War
