Age+of+Imperialism.

---Reading Summary--- I think that this reading is pretty much saying that war has no moral. It is pointless how nations keep trying to improve their army in every possible way, but what it comes down to is pointless. The use of new technology in war. Machine guns etc...

---Opium--- -Chinese smoked it A LOT -British East India Company...... Sell opium = get rich -Emperor rules China -His son overdosed and died - After son dies " Stop sending opium" - Even after Britain couldn't send anymore opium to China, they still did by smuggling. China destroyed the opium and the British went to war.

--Notes on Imperialism--- []

---Topic: Imperialism in China

---Main Idea: Foreign influences on China led the nation to a downfall and complete loss of power.

---Notes: C,C,Q's - The Chinese were careless about what Britain send in to trade. Since britain felt like they depended on the Chinese tea, they started sending opium to China.

- Chinese tried but failed to ban opium. Britan had stronger military and were able to have control over the chinese.

- The British made unequal treaties which gave them complete control and power over China.

- Many european nations forced China to sign unequal treaties...They had to give in to other nations and let other nations run them.

- In 1899 the U.S passed the open door policy which established equal trading rights with all nations, but it din't really help restore China.

-Chinese civilians rebelled for their rights and freedom in the Taiping rebellion and the Boxer rebellion. This situation got out of control and many chinese were killed. Foreign nations viewed this as a threat and formed an alliance to end the uprising.

- Dynastic rule ended in China in 1911 when leaders and warlords sought control of land and unification of the people. Mao Zedong and Jian Jieshi fought for control over China. Mao established communist government in China, while Jian established a democratic government in Taiwan.

---C,C,Q's - Britain wants China to be dependent of a product of theirs so they don't just buy from China but also receive. - Britan had stronger military and were able to have control over the chinese. The opium wars lead to British control in china. - China was very weak and couldn't defend themselves agains other nations. - I wonder why the U.S didn't stop foreign nations ruling China if they had so much power. - The chinese were sick of being ruled over and not being able to do anything about it. - Finally, someone stood up for China and sought an end to this unfair ruling. Now they need to decide on a leader.

---Summary: At first, Britain went to war with China and had a way more powerful military then they did. They won and ruled over China, making their own rules. Since China was so weak and vulnerable, several European nations took advantage of them by forcing them to sign unfair treaties, while also losing their power. The Chinese rebelled and this was viewed as a threat, but it was soon ended. When leaders stood up and sought control and power over China, the dynastic ruling ended.

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--CHINESE EMPEROR TO QUEEN VICTORIA--

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--Analyze: Zixu's argument against the British smuggling of opium is strong. In his letter he explains his reasoning for his argument and uses logic to attempt to convince the queen. He also states why the smuggling of opium is wrong.

--Evaluate: Of course, I think that Zixu is pissed of, I mean, who wouldn't? But is his letter he doesn't express any anger. He is very polite and respectful. He doesn't give the Queen a bad attitude. He speaks with manors.

--Explain: Clearly, the West and China in the 19th century didn't have a good relationship. The west didn't care about China and just wanted to take advantage of them. China was weaker then them so they were pretty much against the wall.

Letter to Queen Victoria-

 Lucas Inez  11/ 23/ 2010

 Dear Queen Victoria I, as the ruler of a country, understand the needs and importance of trade to the economy of a nation. I have gone and still am going through that experience. We all depend on each other for resources and "goods". Altough we’re separate in terms of land, we must all work together in order to help each other grow and develop. However, your recent imports to our country has not been of any help to our nation. Through your export of opium, I, respectfully, see no cooperation in your part as helping our nation grow. We have been nothing but loyal and respectful to your nation, helpful and cooperative at times. All I ask in return is that you be fair and do the same. Not only opium is addicting and harmful to our health, it has been leading our citizens into poor, miserable lives. If this continues, our nation will soon fall into a crisis. And all of those who depends on our imported goods, including your nation, will also suffer as those goods will no longer become available. In order to prevent this crisis from happening, your nation must stop importing opium to our nation. I hope you are sympathetic "enough" to take this into consideration, not only for your nation, but for all the other nations who also depend on our goods and could be potentially damaged by "your" actions.

Thank You....