Opium Wars (jan 1, 1839 – jan 1, 1842)
Description:
Wars between Britain and the Qing Empire (mind 1800s), caused by the Qing government's refusal to let Britain import Opium. China lost and Britain and most other European powers were able to develop a strong trade presence throughout China against their wishes.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1839
jan 1, 1842
~ 3 years