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1st Opium War 1839-42 (sep 4, 1839 – aug 29, 1842)

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Britain against China. Supported merchants' demand for compensation following seized goods, unbanning of the opium trade. Treaty of Nanking gave Britain 5 treaty ports and ceded Hong Kong.

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