pg. 421 number2 than pg 416 number 4 ( 2 comes before 4)

• #2

  Opium War- Conflict between 1839 to 1842 between China and Britain that arose due to Britain’s export of opium to China.

  Treaty of Nanjing- Treaty following the Opium War in which china gave Hong Kong to Britain and opened ports to British trade.

  Taiping Rebellion- Revolt in China from 1850 to 1864, led by Hong Xiuquan who influenced by Christian teachings, declared a mission to establish a new dynasty.

• #4

  a.)Peace and urban growth contributed to the increase of trade within China’s borders. They needed merchants to supply city-dwellers with clothing, food, and other essential goods. China’s cities grew, but people still lived in the countryside. They increased the amount of land used for farming. The Chinese planted many crops.

  b.) The Chinese rulers did not want or like any foreigners in their country, they wanted them to stay away from them and they wanted to stay away from them too.