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Queen Victoria's Letter
Britain is using opium(poisonous drug) against Chinese people. Thus causing the Opium War. -
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Opium War
The rapid increase of opium caused moral, social, and monetary problems for Britain. Britain refused to trade thus causing the Opium War between China and Britain. -
Treaty of Nanjing
China was defeated and signed the Treaty of Nanjing, giving Britain the island of Hong Kong. -
Rebel Forces
Hong's army made up of peasants(men/women). 1 million people joined his rebel forces