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[The First Opium War]
His administration struggled to resist the military and diplomatic pressure from Western powers.
United Kingdom -
[First Opium War]
Known for his strong anti-opium stance; he famously wrote letters to Queen Victoria demanding an end to the opium trade.Organized the confiscation and destruction of opium stocks in Guangzhou in 1839. Considered a hero in China for his efforts against opium. -
[The First Opium War]
Sent as Britain’s plenipotentiary during the war.
Negotiated the Treaty of Nanking in 1842, which ended the war and granted significant concessions to Britain. -
French general who commanded French troops in joint campaigns with the British
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[The First Opium War]
British representative in China during the early stages of the war.
Played a central role in negotiations and led British interests in the initial conflicts. -
[The Second Opium War]
Governor of Guangdong during the early stages of the war -
[The Second Opium War]
British representative who led military and diplomatic efforts during the war -
[The Second Opium War]
British diplomat who played a significant role in negotiations and intelligence gathering during the war -
[The Second Opium War]
Became an advocate for modernization in China following the conflicts -
Started disputes over opium trade, ending with the Treaty of Vaking, which gave UK control over Hong Kong, opened ports and gave British citizens special rights -
Involved France and Britain, resulting in the Treaty of Tientsin and Convention of Peking, which lead to opening more ports, legalized opium trade and European privileges grew -
Established the current borders of many African countries -
[Early Expansion: The Meiji Restoration]
Sino-Japanese War: Japan gained control of Taiwan and asserted influence over Korea -
[The Spanish-American War]
1)Peace Negotiations ended the war formally
2)Territorial Transfers: Spain ceded Cuba, Puerto Rico and Guam to the USA
3) Financial Compensation: The USA paid Spain $20 million for the Philippines -
1)Sinking of the USS Maine: The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor sparked outrage and fueled calls for war
2)Investigatoin and Blame: The incident was attributed to Spain, solidifying public support for war -
[The Spanish-American War]
Commodore Dewey0s decisive victory over the Spanish fleet in the Philippines -
[The Spanish-American War]
Rough Riders, led by Theodore Roosevelt, captured the hill in Cuba, showcasing American bravery -
[The Spanish-American War]
The American Navy destroyed the Spanish fleet, securing control of Cuba -
[Earrly Expansion: The Meiji Restoration]
Japan secured control over Manchuria and the Liaodong Peninsula, further strengthening its position in East Asia -
[Early Expansion: The Meiji Restoration]
Korea became a Japanese colony, integrating it into the Japanese empire -
Africa was distribute between Spain, Italy, France, UK, Germany, Portugal and Belgian -
[Imperial Expansion and WW2]
Japan invaded Manchuria and established the puppet state of Manchukuo -
[Imperial Expansion and WW2]
Japan launched a full-scale invasion of China, marking a turning point in the conflict -
[Imperial Expansion and WW2]
Japan expanded its territory to include much of Southeast Asia and the Pacific , leading to its involvement in WW2 -
Japan seized control of German-held terrotories in East Asia, including the Shandong Peninsula and island in the Pacific.
Twenty-One Demands: Japan's demands for greater control over China fueled tension between the two nations