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China is a country, that's for sure

By MythHippo

  • 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