Practice Second Opium War (1856–1860) (1.2.2) - Chapter 8: De-Colonisation in Asia (China)

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Question 1.
What was the Second Opium War?
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Think about the countries involved.
Question 2.
Who was a major foreign power involved in the Opium Wars?
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Remember the countries involved.
3Question 3.
What was the focus of the Second Opium War?
- Foreign trade
- Territorial expansion
- Opium trade
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Think about the trade issue that started the conflict.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Treaty of Tientsin ended the Second Opium War.
- True
- False
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Consider the treaties that followed the war.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the Second Opium War contributed to the broader themes of de-colonization in Asia.
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Reflect on the connections between national struggles and imperial actions.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of foreign legations established in Beijing on Chinese sovereignty and international relations.
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Think about how foreign presence influences local governance.

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