Opium Wars Begin (sep 4, 1839 – sep 4, 1839)
Description:
The Opium Wars were conflicts between China and Britain. They were started by China's efforts to suppress the opium trade, which was being pushed into China by British merchants. The Opium Wars are a key example of imperialism, as they highlight Western powers using military force to impose trade policies and expand their economic and political control over China, undermining its sovereignty.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 4, 1839
sep 4, 1839
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