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Opium War
The Opium War was a period in time where British forces attacked China after the latter kept smuggling out opium into their own borders. After nearly three years, Britain won and made a treaty allowing trade between the two sides. -
The Treaty of Nanjing
The Treaty of Nanjing was the peace treaty that ended the Opium War between Britain and China, opening the latter to foreign trade. -
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The Tai Ping Rebellion
The Tai Ping Rebellion was a civil war between the Qing Dynasty and the Tai Ping Heavenly Kingdom. There were dozens of millions of casualties, and the war ended with the Qing on top. -
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Self-Strengthening Movement
The Self-Strengthening Movement was a time period where many Chinese reforms occurred after the damage done after the Opium War. -
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The One Hundred Days of Reform
The One Hundred Days of Reform was a movement with the intention of reforming China. However, the Guangxu Emperor shut down the movement about one hundred days after it started. -
The Open Door Policy
The Open Door Policy was introduced by the U.S., stating that all countries that trade with China shall have the same privileges and treatment. -
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The Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion was a rebellion against those who immigrated to China. The rebellion was run by an organization known as the Boxers that had an objective to drive all foreigners away from China. -
The End of the Qing Dynasty
In 1911, the Qing Dynasty became extinct. A Chinese revolution that had been built up for years was finally able to strike the dynasty, ending their rule.