7.12 - The Opium Trade
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Practice Questions
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What was opium used for?
💡 Hint: Consider its medicinal properties and cultural acceptance.
What did the Treaty of Nanking signify for China?
💡 Hint: Think about what treaties mean in international relations.
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What was the main product that Britain traded to China to balance their trade?
💡 Hint: Think about what commodity had a huge demand in China.
True or False: The Treaty of Nanking favored China.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of the treaty's provisions.
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Evaluate how the Opium Wars illustrate the concept of imperialism. Use specific examples from both sides.
💡 Hint: Analyze the motivations and consequences for both British and Chinese societies.
Investigate the impact of the opium trade on modern Chinese nationalism and identity.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how past crises can fuel a nation’s drive towards unity and reclamation of identity.
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