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Opium Wars
the Opium Wars were fought between the Chinese and the British, after the Brits thought that they could make a market by infusing tea with Opium and getting the Chinese addicted. This was part of many attempts to humiliate the country and bring it down. -
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Taiping Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion was a major event in Chinese history lasting 14 years that was led by Hong Xiuquan, who was a civil service examination candidate who believed himself to be the son of God, brother of Jesus Christ, who was sent to reform China. -
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Self-Strengthening Movement
This was a movement where the Qing Dynasty introduced Western ideas/technology to reform many different systems of the Chinese government such as education, military, and more. -
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The 100 Days' Reform
The 100 Days' Reform was a failed 103-day-long reform that aimed to fix the nation, culture, political system, and educational system. -
Open Door Policy
The Open Door Policy was first introduced by the United States, and it aimed to end the practice of the Spheres of Influence in order to grant equal trading rights to all foreign powers in China. -
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Boxer Rebellion
This was a rebellion started by the Boxers (factory workers who boxed goods for shipment), attempting to drive all foreigners out of china, like Japanese traders/officials, Missionaries, and Western merchants.