Timeline: Transformations Around the Globe-Alec Coggins | Timetoast

Jan 1, 1793

China

The Qing emperor agreed to receive an ambassador from England
Period: Jan 1, 1835 to Dec 31, 1835

Opium addiction

12 million Chinese people were addicted to the drug opium
Period: Jan 1, 1839 to Jan 1, 1842

Opium war

A war fought between the British and the chinese. The battles took place mostly at sea. China was defeated.
Period: Jan 1, 1844 to Dec 31, 1844

Treaty

U.S. and other foreign citizens also gained extraterritorial rights
Period: Jan 1, 1853 to Dec 31, 1853

Rebel Army

One million people had joined Hong's rebel army
Period: Jan 1, 1875 to Dec 31, 1875

China's Arsenal

China has ammunition supply and storage facilities that were among the largest in the world,They had steam-powered gunboats, rifles, and ammunition.
Period: Jan 1, 1899 to Dec 31, 1899

Open Door Policy

United States declare the open door policy.This policy proposed that China's "doors" be open to merchants of all nations.