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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


How did opium war start?

The British


Who won the Opium War the Chinese or the British?

The British won the first and second Opium War.


When did the opium war start?

One in 1839 and one in 1858.


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What was the name of the conflict between China and Britain over the trade of a poisonous drug?

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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


What did the first and second opium wars determine?

The First Opium War (1839-1842) and the Second Opium War (1856-1860) were pivotal conflicts between China and Western powers, primarily Britain, over trade imbalances and opium trade. The First Opium War resulted in the Treaty of Nanking, which ceded Hong Kong to Britain and opened several ports to foreign trade. The Second Opium War further expanded foreign influence in China, leading to the Treaty of Tientsin and the legalization of the opium trade. Together, these wars marked the beginning of a century of humiliation for China, significantly weakening its sovereignty and opening it to foreign exploitation.


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?

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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.