Imperialism: China Flashcards
What dynasty ruled China until 1644?
The Ming Dynasty
What dynasty replaced them in ____?
The Qing/ Manchu Dynasty.
When did the Qing/Manchu dynasty rule until?
1911
Who was the most intellectually and miltary gifted emperor between 1662-1722?
Emperor Kangxi
What was the only port that allowed foriegners to have access for trade purposes?
Canton
What were some crops being grown in China during this time?
Tobacco, Maize, and Sweet Potatoes
What effect did tree stripping have on China?
Even though it was done to make room for crops it caused flooding because nothing was there to slow the water.
What was one of China’s key belief when it came to trading?
That they had the best, so why buy anything outside of China.
What was mainly used for trade with China?
Silver
Why was the value of silver unstable?
Because it was traded so frequently and the more trading with silve the more the value went up and down.
What was the product that finally caused China to trade back with the Europeans?
Opium
Who was the biggest Opium dealer?
The British
How was Opium used?
It was smoked.
What was the results of the Chinese clamping down on opium usage?
- Middle men and dealers made more money, but risked execution
- Anglo-Chinese War
What is used in making opium?
poppy seeds
Who was involved in the Anglo-Chinese War(Opium War)?
Britian & China
How long did the Anglo-Chinese(Opium War) last?
From 1839 to 1842
What was the treaty that ended the Opium war?
Treaty of Nanking 1842
What did the Treay of Nanking require of the Chinese?
- open more ports
- allow missionaries
- New trading post (Hong Kong) 1842-1947
Emperor Kangxi only had one son who was born to this lady.
Cixi the imperial’s concubine
What was the Second Opium War also called?
The Arrow War
What were cause to the Arrow war?
- Chinese felt they were being bullied
- Chinese tortured French and British delegates
- China attacking a British ship called “Arrow”
What were the results of the Arrow War?
- Nearly all Chinese ships were sunk
- Entire coast of China was run my foriegners
An anti-foreign reaction to Christianity and foriegnors whom had been pouring into China.
Boxer Rebellion
How did Cixi show her support for the rebellion?
By authorizing the right to kill foreignors, which was ignored by governors
What did the people rebelling belive duing the Boxer Rebellion?
- that Heaven was going to be effected my the missionaries presences in China
- that bullets couldn’t touch them
How long did the Boxer Rebellion last?
From 1898 to 1900
Peking is also known as _______?
Beijing
After the Boxers took Peking what did they do?
They held hostage foriegn legations and diplomats.
How were the diplomats freed?
8 nations including Japan joined together and fought their way to Peking where China was defeated.
After the defeat of the rebels how did Cixi respond?
She fled and was returned to the city in 1902 and died in 1908.
Who was the last emperor of China?
Puyi
When was the last emperor, Puyo overthrown?
1911 he was jst a child.
What country was developed by republic escaping?
Taiwan
After warlord and an attempted Republic failed who rose to power in China?
Communist Mao Zedong 1949
