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Opium Wars
Wars between the British and the Chinese caused by the smuggling of illegal opium by the British into Chinese territory. -
Treaty of Nanjing
When Britain won the Opium Wars, the Chinese believed it unfair. They decided to come up with the Treaty of Nanjing, which was an unequal treaty which granted the British some money and Hong Kong. -
Treaty Of Kanagawa
American Matthew Perry sailed to Japan to open trade between the 2 nations. There was a meeting later which had the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa take place. -
Sepoy Rebellion
The Sepoys were indians who rebelled against the British in the British East India Company. However, this rebellion was crushed by the British. -
East India Company
The British East India Company created and traded in India. However as it became more powerful, it decided to take over India since it was weak at the time. -
Indian National Congress formed
This was formed to gain more rights in India, since the British East India Company has taken over. -
Revolution of 1911
Even after the Open Door Policy which was passed, the Chinese still desired for more. They desired for a modern, independent republic, so they rebelled against the Qing dynasty and won. They then created a democracy
