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Opium Wars I (jan 2, 1839 – sep 25, 1843)

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The British Empire wanted access to China's markets, and found that selling opium (a highly addictive drug) could make them lots of money. So, they fought a war against the Qing Dynasty. Superior British technology allowed them victory and secured several ports that the British could use to sell goods (like Opium). This starts a slow crumbling of Chinese independence and increasing European influence.

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jan 2, 1839
sep 25, 1843
~ 4 years and 8 months

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