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12 million Chinese people became addicted to opium
It only took a few decades. -
The Opium Wat begins
Britian cut China off of opium. Because of their addictions, the Chinese waged war on the British for the opium trade to open again. -
The Chinese lose the opium war.
Sign a peace treaty, the Treaty of Nanjing. -
430 million people living in China
30% gain in 60 years -
Period: to
Empress Cixi rules
She was committed to traditional values, but still supported certain reforms -
Officials suggest a government reform
They believe it would help with their turmoil