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Opium war
China destroys British opium shipment after China's government puts laws against users and smugglers. China drained silver to pay for opium. The government made laws to stop opioid abuse. -
Taiping Rebellion
Began in 1851 and lasted 14 years. More than 20 million people were killed. Boxers burned trains and railroad stations. Due to the mayhem, the government set up factories and issued laws -
Boxer Rebellion
Growing number of foreign missionaries and business people settling in China. Foreigners would not leave China. The government tried to get rid of Foreign influence in China's economy-failed -
Great Leap Forward
Mao called Chinese to make a superhuman effort to achieve modernization through one great leap. The government provided for all people's needs, actually took over total control of economy
