COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM 1870 1914
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Question
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Which statement best describes an effect of the Opium Wars on China?
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The British expelled all Chinese from Hong Kong.
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The British victory led to spheres of influence in China.
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The British ended the importing of opium into China
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The British established a parliamentary democracy in China.
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Chinese isolation increased.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The ease with which the British had defeated the Chinese armies seriously affected the Qing dynasty’s prestige. This contributed to the Taiping Rebellion (1850-64). For the victors, the Opium War paved the way for the opening up of the Chinese market.
Detailed explanation-2: -China lost both wars. The terms of its defeat were a bitter pill to swallow: China had to cede the territory of Hong Kong to British control, open treaty ports to trade with foreigners, and grant special rights to foreigners operating within the treaty ports.
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