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The Chinese lost the Opium Wars because the British had superior arms.
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actually itsChinese weapons were no match for British gunboats.To be more specific:
(partly taken from a forum)
I. The Chinese did not take the war seriously at all until too little too late
II. The British naval supremacy ensured that they seized the river tax barges - the main source of income to the Imperial Qing treasury
III. British advancements in technology, firepower
IV. Chinese economic unrest and massive debt
The Middle Kingdom had plenty of reserves of men and weapons. It wasn't a matter of just overrunning the British invasion forces - it was the challenge of affording enough to feed and clothe the armies, let along train them now in masses and send them on campaign.
And when the tax boats full of silvers were confiscated by the British, the hope of paying such an army even half it's practical wages was implausible.
Imperial China was arrogant, they didn't see foreigners as much of a threat.
But, for once, China was not one of the most advanced civilizations in the world, like it was for over a millenium. They were badly outgunned, and disunified. This led to their defeat, from the British (and other Europeans) and the Japanese.
Had they had a Meiji period (like Japan did, wisely) there would've been no possible way of succesfully invading China, like it is now.
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∙ 12y agoWhat happened when China lost the first Opium War with Britain?
I dont know who the person is that answered this question with a question but they are not very bright and i think the answer you are looking for is.
ANSWER: As a result of china losing first Opium war Britain received/took control of Hong Kong. China paid for the cost of the war. and five ports were opened to British trade.
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∙ 14y agoSimply put, it was because the British army was superior- they had more advanced technology than the Chinese, because the Chinese government saw no need to change their ways.
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∙ 11y agoAdd your answer:
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Who won the Opium War the Chinese or the British?
The British won the first and second Opium War.
What linked Great Britain India and China in the nineteenth century?
Opium
In the 1700s how did Great Britain find a way to balance a trade with China?
In the 1700's Great Britain began smuggling opium illegally into china.
In the 1700's how did Great Britain find a way to balance its trade with China?
In the 1700's Great Britain began smuggling opium illegally into china.
In the 1700s how did great Britain find a way to balance it's trade with chine?
Britain began smuggling opium into China.
What led to conflict between Great Britain and China in the mid-19th century?
Great Britain would not stop its merchants from selling opium in China.
Defeat in the Opium Wars forced this country to grant broad rights to Britain?
China
Who won the Opium War the Chinese or the British?
The British won the first and second Opium War.
Were the British defeated by the Chinese in the Opium War?
Chinese were isolated for a long time while, British invented many weapons which let Great Britain defeat China in the Opium War.
What country with China fought in the two Opium Wars?
It was between China and Great Britain
What was the name given to the was between China and Great Britain?
The Opium Wars.
What linked Great Britain India and China in the nineteenth century?
Opium
Who was involved in the opium wars?
Britain, France and the United States vs. China (Qing Dynasty)
In the S's how did the Great Britain find a way to balance its trade with China?
In the 1700's Great Britain began smuggling opium illegally into china.
In the S's how did great Britain find a way to balance its trade with china?
In the 1700's Great Britain began smuggling opium illegally into china.
In the 1700s how did Great Britain find a way to balance a trade with China?
In the 1700's Great Britain began smuggling opium illegally into china.
Why were the opium Wars significant?
China lost a lot of rights in it to Great Britain
