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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.
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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
Who won the Opium War the Chinese or the British?
The British won the first and second Opium War.
What events led to the opium war?
he opium war was started by the british people selling opium to the Chinese people for their goods. The emporer of china was angry because of all of the people always on opium so he made it illegal to sell or buy opium. When Britain kept selling the opium illegaly, that's what started the war. heroin addicts.
What Chinese City did Great Britain control after winning the first opium war?
Hong Kong.
Was the Opium War a just war?
yes
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
How did opium war start?
The British
When did the opium war start?
One in 1839 and one in 1858.
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
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.
When did opium war 1 and 2 start and end?
1839-1842 and 1856-1860
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
The opium war 1839-1842 resulted in?
The First Opium War was a fight between China and Great Britain which took place from 1839 to 1842. The war was won by the British and resulted in the Treaty of Nanking.
What did the Chinese government do in response to losing the first opium war?
became isolated
