British Empire wants tea but China restricts trade (1 janv. 1800 – 31 déc. 1838)
Description:
During the early 19th century, British merchants and nobilities that had gone to China had all tried tea. Tea soon became in-request, the British craved tea but China restricted trade with foreigners. Also, many Chinese were addicted to opium that was sold by British merchants.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1800
31 déc. 1838
~ 39 years