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The First Opium War: Treaty of Nanjing and Its Aftermath – Examine the Consequences of the Treaty of Nanjing, Which Marked the Beginning of the Unequal Treaty System, Forcing China to Cede Territory, Open Ports, And Grant Privileges to Foreign Powers, Initiating a Period of Semi-Colonialism.

The First Opium War: Treaty of Nanjing and Its Aftermath – A Lecture on China's Rude Awakening (Professor sniffs dramatically, adjusts spectacles perched precariously on his nose, and beams at…
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The First Opium War: A Clash of Trade and Sovereignty – Explore the Conflict Triggered by Britain’s Efforts to Force Opium Trade on China and China’s Attempts to Suppress It, Highlighting the Unequal Power Dynamics and the Beginning of China’s Forced Opening to the West.

The First Opium War: A Clash of Trade and Sovereignty – A Lecture (Professor snappily enters the lecture hall, adjusting his spectacles. A projector screen flickers to life, displaying a…
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The Convention of Beijing (1860): Ending the Second Opium War and Legalizing Opium – Examine the Treaties Signed After the Second Opium War, Confirming and Expanding the Concessions Made to Foreign Powers, Including the Legalization of the Opium Trade, Which Had Devastating Social and Economic Consequences for China.

The Convention of Beijing (1860): Ending the Second Opium War and Legalizing Opium – A Lecture on Imperial Humiliation and Poppy-Fueled Pandemonium (Professor sniffs dramatically, adjusts spectacles perched precariously on…
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The Second Opium War (1856-1860): Further Humiliation and More Unequal Treaties – Examine the Causes (Arrow Incident), Course (Anglo-French Invasion, Burning of the Old Summer Palace), And Consequences of This Second Conflict, Resulting in More Treaty Ports, Legalization of the Opium Trade, And Increased Foreign Influence in China.

The Second Opium War (1856-1860): Further Humiliation and More Unequal Treaties – A Lecture of Epic (and Slightly Humorous) Proportions (Cue dramatic music and a projection of a Qing Dynasty…
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The Opium Wars (1839-1842, 1856-1860): How Did Trade Disputes and British Demand for Opium Lead to Military Conflict and Unequal Treaties? Examine the Causes, Course, And Devastating Consequences of These Wars for China, Leading to Loss of Sovereignty, Opening of Treaty Ports, And Marking the Beginning of a Century of Humiliation.

The Opium Wars: A "High"-ly Unfair Trade (Lecture Hall - Professor adjusts his glasses, a twinkle in his eye. A projection screen displays a slightly cartoonish image of Queen Victoria…