First Opium War (jan 1, 1839 – oct 21, 1842)
Description:
A series of battles between the Qing dynasty and the United Kingdoms over trade disputes. the U.K. wanted tea and forced the Qing to become opium addicts. It ended in the Treaty of Nanking.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1839
oct 21, 1842
~ 3 years and 9 months