Focus 11/20 After China’s defeat in the Opium War, China is forced to sign the Treaty of Nanjing. This treaty forces China to open its borders to foreign merchants and allow Christian missionaries into China. The Treaty of Nanjing is the first in a series of treaties that favors Europeans over the China. Point for Discussion: Why did China lose the Opium War? Term to Know: Indemnity Critical Lens: China’s failure to industrialize led to its failure.

Imperialism in China Boxer

In mid 1800s, western powers squeezed China to gain additional rights, open more ports, and let in Christian missionaries.

Imperialism in China China’s ruling dynasty, the Qing began to decline

Imperialism in China Qing Dynasty – During 1800s -Irrigation systems and canals were poorly maintained -Population explosion caused starvation -Corrupt politicians -Peasants were poor and hungry -Lose Opium War in embarrassing fashion

Focus 11/24 The Opium War showed the extent of China’s failure to modernize in the 1800s. The Treaty of Nanjing was the first in a long line of unequal treaties that further weakened China. After the Opium War, many Chinese people believed the Qing were losing the Mandate of Heaven. Points for Discussion: Illustrate how the Opium War showed China’s failure to modernize. Term to Know: Illustrate Critical Lens: The Chinese people lost faith in the Qing Dynasty.

Imperialism in China Taiping Rebellion – peasant uprising led by Hong Xiuquan

Taiping Rebellion Hong – influenced by Christian teachings, wanted land reforms, community ownership of property, equality of men and women, the abolishment of foot binding, and an end to Qing Dynasty.

Taiping Rebellion Taiping Rebels gain control of large parts of China

Taiping Rebellion taiping rebellion

Taiping Rebellion Taiping Rebellion almost topples Qing Dynasty -20 – 30 million Chinese died -Lower Yangzi region of China destroyed -Qing government survives, but severely weakened.

Imperialism in China - China is weakened even more by the Taiping Rebellion and imperialism from foreign powers becomes more prevalent

Closure Explain how the Treaty of Nanjing weakened China. Why did the Taiping Rebellion continue the weakening of China?