Boxer rebellion execution of boxer rebels by chinese officials

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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