The Treaty of Nanking, signed in 1842, marked the end of the First Opium War between Britain and China. It ceded Hong Kong to Britain, opened five ports to British trade, and granted extraterritorial rights to British citizens in China. Additionally, China was required to pay a substantial indemnity and establish a fixed tariff on trade. This treaty significantly increased British influence in China and is often seen as a symbol of the "Century of Humiliation" for the Chinese.
The Treaty of Nanking, signed in 1842, marked the end of the First Opium War between Britain and China. As a result, China ceded Hong Kong to Britain, opened five ports to British trade, and granted extraterritorial rights to British citizens. Additionally, China agreed to pay a large indemnity, significantly weakening its sovereignty and paving the way for further foreign intervention in Chinese affairs.
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The Treaty of Nanking (Nanjing) ended the first Opium War on August 29th 1842.During the second Opium War the Treaties of Tianjin and Aigun ended the first part but shortly after the war continued because the Xianfeng Emperor was persuaded to resist the West by his ministers. The June 1858 Treaty of Tianjin was finally ratified in October 1860.what were the five treaty posts
Many parts of the world did not hear about the Nanking Massacre until years after it occurred. Many people today probably still does not know the existent of the Nanking Massacre. During the massacre, the international community inside Nanking created a safety zone for refugees. To learn more, try reading "The Rape of Nanking" by Iris Chang.
Yes, Germany agreed to limit the size of its army after World War I as part of the Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919. The treaty restricted the German military to 100,000 troops and prohibited conscription, along with limiting the size of its navy and banning an air force. These restrictions were intended to prevent Germany from becoming a military threat in the future.
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Shih-shun Chang has written: 'Chang Hsi and the Treaty of Nanking 1842' -- subject(s): History, Nanking, Treaty of, 1842
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The British agreed to sign a Treaty Of Ghent to end the war of 1812
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