1. Bell Ringer
How did the new cartridges reflect British attitudes towards the Indians?

2. China Resists Outside Influence
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3. China and the West Felt superior to foreigners Not willing to trade
Largely self-sufficient
Quick-growing strain of rice
Mining and manufacturing industries
Produced silks, cotton, and porcelain

4. Tea-Opium Connection Opium was 1st product Chinese wanted
1835: 12 million addicted
1839: Opium War – lost
1842: Signed Treaty of Nanjing
Hong Kong
Extraterritorial rights

5. Growing Internal Problems
Population growing – food not
1830s: Taiping Rebellion
Led by Hong Xiuquan
Share wealth and no poverty
British/French helped bring down rebellion
20 million died

6. Foreign Influence Grows
Debate over how to handle foreign intervention
Dowager Empress Cixi led self-strengthening movement
Update education, military, and industries

7. Sphere of Influence Foreign nations taking advantage of China
Controlled trade/investment
U.S. feared being shut out
1899: Signed Open Door Policy
Protected trading rights