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Treaty of Nanjing
Peace treaty that ended the First Opium War between Britain and the Qing dynasty of China. -
Matthew C. Perry in Japan
Perry traveled to Japan with seven ships and 1,600 men. After more than a month of negotiations, the Treaty of Kanagawa was concluded on March 31 of that year; the pact assured the good treatment of shipwrecked U.S. seamen, permitted U.S. ships to fuel and supply at two Japanese ports, and arranged for a U.S. diplomat to reside in Japan to further trade relations. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
A treaty that opened the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American trade and permitted the establishment of a U.S. consulate in Japan. -
Opium Wars
The Opium Wars were two wars in the mid-19th century involving Chinese disputes over British trade in China and China's sovereignty. The disputes included the First Opium War (1839–1842) and the Second Opium War (1856–1860). The wars and events between them weakened the Qing dynasty and forced China to trade with the rest of the world. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSEhsEfGBL0 -
Formation of Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress dominated the Indian movement for independence from Great Britain. It subsequently formed most of India’s governments from the time of independence and often had a strong presence in many state governments. -
Boxer Rebellion
An anti-imperialist uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 1901, towards the end of the Qing dynasty. -
Open Door Policy
Statement of principles initiated by the United States for the protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China and in support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity. This statement was sent by John Hay to Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, and Japan. Link: https://www.britannica.com/event/Open-Door-policy
