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Given the Chinese wish to end the opium trade how could Britain defend its role in the opium war?
Britain might have defended its role in the Opium War by pointing to the corruption in the Manchu government and the heavy taxes levied on the peasants, as being hypocritical of what Lin says in the letter. The letter indicates that Chinese exports included silk, tea and rhubarb. China's trade with foreigners before the Opium War was conducted through Canton.
When did Maya lin start her career?
Maya Lin's career started when she won the Vietnam Veterans Memorial contest.
Who designed the vietnam veterans memorial?
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is the primary part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It also consists of the Vietnam Women's Memorial, and the Three Soldiers statue. The memorial was designed by Maya Ying Lin.
Which invention could have shortened the civil war if it had been used?
The gat lin gun
What is the name of the tank?
The closest anybody has come to naming the illustrious Tank Man has been Wang Wei Lin, but this was reported by only one journalist, and no credible other source has emerged since then (1989). It might remain a mystery forever.
Why did lin oppose the opium trade with Britain?
The reason why Lin opposed the opium trade with Britain was because of opium abuse. There were already serious issues with it and Lin did not want to do anything to make them worse.
What was Lin's solution to the problem of opium consumption in China?
Lin's solution was to punish any native chinese who sell opium with death, and even people who merely smoke it. therefore it is that those foreigners who import opium into china are condemned to be beheaded and strangled by the new law
Letter to Queen Victoria from Lin Zexu about?
The letter was Lin Zexu basically asking the Queen to halt the British trade of opium into China.
Who was Lin tse-hu?
Lin Tse-hu, also known as Lin Zexu, was a prominent Chinese scholar and official during the Qing Dynasty, born in 1785. He is best known for his strong opposition to the opium trade in China and his role in the events leading up to the First Opium War (1839-1842). Lin implemented strict measures to suppress opium use, including the destruction of opium stocks in Canton, which ultimately led to conflict with Britain. His legacy is celebrated in China for his patriotism and efforts to promote moral integrity and social reform.
What has the author Hsin-pao Chang written?
Hsin-pao Chang has written: 'Commissioner Lin and the Opium War'
4 What happened to Lin Zexu after China's defeat in the Opium War?
he kissed the emperor then he pooed in the toilet then he peed on the emperor
The main purpose of lin zexus letter to queen Victoria was to persuade her to?
stop British merchants from selling opium to the Chinese
The main purpose of Lin Zexu's letter to Queen Victoria was to persuade her to?
Stop British Merchants from selling opium to the Chinese
What were the last important moments of Maya Lin?
Maya Lin was an important person to our place she was missed and nice caring she was basiclly evrything.
Given the Chinese wish to end the opium trade how could Britain defend its role in the opium war?
Britain might have defended its role in the Opium War by pointing to the corruption in the Manchu government and the heavy taxes levied on the peasants, as being hypocritical of what Lin says in the letter. The letter indicates that Chinese exports included silk, tea and rhubarb. China's trade with foreigners before the Opium War was conducted through Canton.
How does Commissioner Lin characterize trade relations between China and the West prior to the beginning of the opium trade?
He argued that China was a valuable trading partner to the west, which furnished silk, porcelain and many other fine objects, and the "barbarians" of the west returned "the poison" of Opium. He detested the arrangement.
What was the main purpose of Lin Zexu's letter to Queen Victoria?
Lin Zexu's letter to Queen Victoria, written in 1839, primarily aimed to address the opium trade and its detrimental effects on Chinese society. He sought to persuade the British monarch to take action against the opium merchants and halt the trade, which was causing widespread addiction and social issues in China. Lin emphasized the moral and ethical responsibilities of Britain in this matter, advocating for mutual respect and cooperation between nations. Ultimately, his letter was a plea for justice and a call for the British to reconsider their actions in China.
