Hist A Flashcards
Opium Wars
The Opium Wars were two conflicts between China and Western powers, mainly Britain, over trade
disputes and the opium trade. They ended with Chinas defeat and the signing of unequal treaties
like the Treaty of Nanjing. These wars marked the beginning of Western imperial dominance in
China.
Self-Strengthening Movement
(18611895)
This was a Qing-era reform effort to modernize China’s military and economy by adopting Western
technology. Reformers hoped to strengthen the country while maintaining Confucian traditions. The
movement achieved limited success and failed to prevent further foreign domination.
Meiji Restoration
The Meiji Restoration restored imperial rule to Japan and initiated rapid modernization and
industrialization. Japan adopted Western political, military, and economic systems to strengthen the
nation. It transformed Japan into a major world power by the early 20th century.
- Opium Wars (18391842, 18561860)
The Opium Wars were two conflicts between China and Western powers, mainly Britain, over trade
disputes and the opium trade. They ended with Chinas defeat and the signing of unequal treaties
like the Treaty of Nanjing. These wars marked the beginning of Western imperial dominance in
China
Self-Strengthening Movement (18611895)
This was a Qing-era reform effort to modernize China’s military and economy by adopting Western
technology. Reformers hoped to strengthen the country while maintaining Confucian traditions. The
movement achieved limited success and failed to prevent further foreign domination.
Meiji Restoration (1868)
The Meiji Restoration restored imperial rule to Japan and initiated rapid modernization and
industrialization. Japan adopted Western political, military, and economic systems to strengthen the
nation. It transformed Japan into a major world power by the early 20th century.
- Opium Wars (18391842, 18561860)
The Opium Wars were two conflicts between China and Western powers, mainly Britain, over trade
disputes and the opium trade. They ended with Chinas defeat and the signing of unequal treaties
like the Treaty of Nanjing. These wars marked the beginning of Western imperial dominance in
China
Self-Strengthening Movement (18611895)
his was a Qing-era reform effort to modernize China’s military and economy by adopting Western
technology. Reformers hoped to strengthen the country while maintaining Confucian traditions. The
movement achieved limited success and failed to prevent further foreign domination.
- Meiji Restoration (1868
The Meiji Restoration restored imperial rule to Japan and initiated rapid modernization and
industrialization. Japan adopted Western political, military, and economic systems to strengthen the
nation. It transformed Japan into a major world power by the early 20th century
Opium Wars (18391842, 18561860)
The Opium Wars were two conflicts between China and Western powers, mainly Britain, over trade
disputes and the opium trade. They ended with Chinas defeat and the signing of unequal treaties
like the Treaty of Nanjing. These wars marked the beginning of Western imperial dominance in
China.
Self-Strengthening Movement (18611895)
This was a Qing-era reform effort to modernize China’s military and economy by adopting Western
technology. Reformers hoped to strengthen the country while maintaining Confucian traditions. The
movement achieved limited success and failed to prevent further foreign domination.
Meiji Restoration (1868)
The Meiji Restoration restored imperial rule to Japan and initiated rapid modernization and
industrialization. Japan adopted Western political, military, and economic systems to strengthen the
nation. It transformed Japan into a major world power by the early 20th century.
Opium Wars (18391842, 18561860)
The Opium Wars were two conflicts between China and Western powers, mainly Britain, over trade
disputes and the opium trade. They ended with Chinas defeat and the signing of unequal treaties
like the Treaty of Nanjing. These wars marked the beginning of Western imperial dominance in
China.
Opium Wars (18391842, 18561860)
The Opium Wars were two conflicts between China and Western powers, mainly Britain, over trade
disputes and the opium trade. They ended with Chinas defeat and the signing of unequal treaties
like the Treaty of Nanjing. These wars marked the beginning of Western imperial dominance in
China.
Self-Strengthening Movement (18611895)
This was a Qing-era reform effort to modernize China’s military and economy by adopting Western
technology. Reformers hoped to strengthen the country while maintaining Confucian traditions. The
movement achieved limited success and failed to prevent further foreign domination.
