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Opium Wars
China start war with Britain over smuggling of opium. Britain easily defeats China. -
Treaty of Nanjing
After the Opium Wars Britain forces China to sign a treaty. It is an unequal treaty that got Britain Hong Kong and money. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
Japan and China signed a treaty saying that they will open their ports to each other. It helped Japan and China prosper. -
Sepoy Rebellion
It started over rumors about changes in rations. Sepoy Soldiers rebelled against the British. British put down revolt within a year. -
Queen Victoria crowned empress of India
After the Sepoy rebellion, Queen Victoria is crowned Empress of India. Britain also tightens its grip on India. -
Open Door Policy
Matthew Perry forces Japan to sign policy with the U.S. U.S. created it to open Chinese trade to all nations, -
Boxer Rebellion
Peasants started to attack European section of Beijing for months. Chinese government allows this to happen ,so European soldiers had to defeat them.
