Britain gained the right to trade in China.
There were 2 Opium Wars, the First Opium War was from 1839-1842 the Second Opium War was from 1856-1860
Tensions between Great Britain and China in the mid-19th century primarily stemmed from the opium trade. British merchants exported opium from India to China, leading to widespread addiction and social issues in Chinese society. The Chinese government's attempts to suppress the opium trade, including the confiscation of opium stocks, provoked a military response from Britain, resulting in the First Opium War (1839-1842). This conflict ultimately highlighted the clash of interests between imperial powers and led to significant territorial and trade concessions for Britain, deepening the rift between the two nations.
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.
1835 and lasted till 1842
1839-1842 and 1856-1860
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.
The treaty of Nanking was signed in 1842 and ended the First opium war between China and Britain and its results included the destruction of the Chinese navy.
The treaty of Nanking was signed in 1842 and ended the First opium war between China and Britain and its results included the destruction of the Chinese navy.
The legalization of the opium trade in China was largely a result of the First Opium War (1839-1842) between China and Britain. The war was sparked by China's attempts to enforce its ban on opium imports, leading to military conflict. The Treaty of Nanking, signed in 1842, ended the war and included provisions that favored British trade interests, effectively legalizing the opium trade in China. This marked a significant shift in Chinese policy and contributed to widespread social and economic issues related to opium consumption.
The Treaty of Nanjing in 1842 ended the First Opium War and gained the island of Hong Kong for the British.
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.
The First Opium War (1839-1842) was won by Britain, leading to significant concessions from China, including the cession of Hong Kong and the opening of several ports to British trade. The Second Opium War (1856-1860), also initiated by British interests, further solidified British control and resulted in additional treaties that expanded foreign influence in China. These conflicts marked a significant shift in China's relations with Western powers and contributed to the decline of the Qing Dynasty.