European Influences In China
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European Influences in China • •
British smuggled opium into China to pay for silks, tea, and porcelain Between 1840 and 1900 – foreign power sign “unequal treaties” to establish spheres of influence in China
The boxer rebellion – an attempt by Chinese to fight this influence Rebellion crushed by a combined arm of foreign powers • China continues to be more and more dominated by foreigners Nationalist Revolution – an attempt by Chinese to replace Qing Dynasty • Successful by 1912 during reign of child emperor Pu Yi Chinese Modernization The Chinese Republic (1916-1927) • This time is characterized by chaos within the republic • Several changes in leadership and fighting among warlords • In 1923, Chiang Kai – Shek (military general) began subduing warlords with help from soviet Union • Successfully established a strong government •
British smuggled opium into China to pay for silks, tea, and porcelain Between 1840 and 1900 – foreign power sign “unequal treaties” to establish spheres of influence in China
The boxer rebellion – an attempt by Chinese to fight this influence Rebellion crushed by a combined arm of foreign powers • China continues to be more and more dominated by foreigners Nationalist Revolution – an attempt by Chinese to replace Qing Dynasty • Successful by 1912 during reign of child emperor Pu Yi Chinese Modernization The Chinese Republic (1916-1927) • This time is characterized by chaos within the republic • Several changes in leadership and fighting among warlords • In 1923, Chiang Kai – Shek (military general) began subduing warlords with help from soviet Union • Successfully established a strong government •
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