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The Opium War took place mostly at sea. China's ships were outdated and no match for Britain's steampowered gunboats and sophisticated cannons.
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Led by Hong Xiuquan granted Christian missionaries that increased privileges in China. Hong wanted to save the world and bring peace.He didn't want anyone to live in poverty.
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The peace treaty from the Opium War lead to U.S. and other foreign citizens gaining extraterritorial rights. These rights gave them exemption from Chinese law and a bustling trade in Opium continued.
