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First Opium War (sep 4, 1839 – aug 29, 1842)

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East India Company (backed by government) fight China for rights to sell opium on Chinese markets- they win. Chinese banned opium before this and had economic as well as moral concerns about its use.

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sep 4, 1839
aug 29, 1842
~ 2 years and 11 months
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