Opium Wars Flashcards
1
Q
What was opium used primarily for before the British started smuggling so much of it in
A
They used it as a medical drug
2
Q
Who smuggled the drug in during the 18th century
A
The British
3
Q
What was the result of the emperors letter to the queen of England
A
She ignored it and kept trading opium
4
Q
Where was opium already banned
A
Britain
5
Q
What was the outcome of the opium wars
A
Because China’s outdated boats were outclassed by the British boats, they signed the treaty of Nanjing and later another treaty
6
Q
What was the treaty of Nanjing
A
A treaty signed by the Chinese giving Britain the island of Hong Kong
7
Q
Because the Chinese didn’t want to trade with any European powers, the only thing Britain could find to trade with them that they would take was ___________.
A
Opium
