China Resists Outside Influences

Essential Question Why did China fall behind the West during the 1800s?

Main Idea: Western economy pressure forces China to open to foreign trade and influence. Why it Matters: China is becoming an increasingly important member of the global community.

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Setting the Stage 1793 Sino-centric- China was the Center of the universe. (Out of pride in their culture the Chinese looked down on all foreigners) West had nothing to offer China? Many inventions came out of china- Paper, gunpowder Built Great Wall of China Why? Didn't modernize during Industrial Revolution

China and the West 1600-1800’s Qing Dynasty China was able to reject the West China was self sufficient- Able to provide for themselves without the help of others

1. Healthy agricultural econ. 1600-1800 Cont. 1. Healthy agricultural econ. Quick growing strain of rice. Spanish and Portuguese bring maize, sweet potatoes, peanuts Mining Salt, tin, silver, iron Provide work for 1000’s Manufacturing Silk, cotton, porcelain Provides work for 1000’s

Trade was in favor of China Exports= $$$ British introduce opium from India (1835) Silver used to buy opium 12 million people become addicted

External Forces 1839 Opium War Chinese Lose: Treaty of Nanjing : 1844 Euro. Tech Wins (Steam-powered gunboats –vs- outdated ships) Chinese Lose: Treaty of Nanjing : British gain: Hong Kong 1844 Extraterritorial Rights: Foreigners not subject to Chinese laws Leads to resentment Opium War

China’s doors open to trade with merchants of all nations External Forces Cont. 1899 Open Door Policy Open Trade? China’s doors open to trade with merchants of all nations Created by US, agreed to by Europeans **US wanted to insure American traders would not be shut out.**

Chinese Hardship 430 million people Not enough rice Foreigners dominate China Chinese unhappy and w/ change Uprisings: Taiping & Boxer

Growing Internal Problems 1850-1864 Taiping Rebellion: Leader Hong Xiuquan Militaristic Cult: “Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace” Share the wealth, no poor What does this sound like? 1850 Taiping army over 1 million. Taiping Rebellion

Growing Internal Problems Cont. Taiping Goals: Rid Foreign Domination (Demons) Destroy the Chinese Government Take power of China Outcome: British, French, Qing attack Taiping army Movement collapses Largest rebellion in history **20 Million Chinese die**

Chinese Nationalism Chinese humiliated by the loss of power 1900 The Boxer Rebellion Boxer: poor peasants and farmers Resented privileges of foreigners March into Beijing surround European sections of city Rid Foreign Domination Slaughter Europeans Christian Chinese European forces defeat Boxers **Chinese nationalism emerges** Boxer Rebellion

Beginning of Reform Chinese send officials on world tour to study: US, France, England, Germany, Japan (1906) China adopts constitutional monarchy. Want “full” constitutional govt. by 1917. Unrest for the next four decades slows this process Another Asia Country will suffer from Imperialism… Sun Yat-sen Mao Zedong

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Warm Up A. The line of hereditary rulers of China during the 1600’s to the 1800’s B. Gave Britain Hong Kong C. Belief that China is the center of the Univ. D. Peasant rebellion where many killed Europeans and Chinese Christians E. The U.S. came out with this plan to force China to have open trade F. A rebellion that resulted in 20 millions people dying Sino-Centric____ Boxer Rebellion_____ Open door policy____ Taiping Rebellion_____ Qing Dynasty_____ Treaty of Nanjing ____ Why was China so late to modernize? What was the result when European powers imposed their will on China? What was the significance of the Open door policy? How did China begin to reform after the 19th century?

Creating a flyer Many in the United States are indecisive about obtaining colonies. You will need people to understand which side of the argument you are on. You will create an informational flyer that people will read and hopefully will be convinced. It has to be catchy, flashy, and summarize your goals, beliefs, and methods. Use examples from your notes or from what you remember. This should be made with the help of your mission statement. (Colonizer or Colonized)

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