Negatives of Imperialization
This was the primary negative consequence of imperialism for Chinese society in the 19th century, as foreign powers controlled trade, land, and politics.
Loss of Sovereignty
This country most benefited from opening up trade routes to China and gaining access to valuable goods such as silk, tea, and porcelain.
Britan
This treaty, signed in 1842, ended the First Opium War and forced China to cede Hong Kong to Britain.
Treaty of Nanjing
This European nation imposed the first "Unequal Treaty" on China in the 19th century.
Great Britan
This term refers to the policies where China was forced to allow foreign nations to have special trade rights within its borders during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Unequal Treaties
The Opium Wars, which resulted from British trade of opium in China, led to this major treaty that gave foreign nations control over Chinese territories and trade.
Treaty of Nanjing
Imperialist powers, such as the British and French, established these zones in China where they enjoyed special trading privileges, which boosted their economies.
Spheres of influence
This European power held the most "spheres of influence" to claim exclusive trading rights in certain regions of China during the late 19th century.
Britan
The Treaty of Nanking (1842), which ended the First Opium War, forced China to cede this important island to Britain.
Honk Kong
This Western nation was the first to force China to open its ports and trade after the First Opium War.
Britan
As a result of imperialism, this Chinese dynasty, weakened by foreign control and internal rebellion, was forced to give up authority and eventually collapsed in the early 20th century.
The Qing Dynasty
For China, one positive aspect of imperialism was the introduction of this Western system, which improved infrastructure, education, and transportation.
Western Modernisation
The Boxer Rebellion, which took place in 1900, was a violent uprising against foreign influence in China. It was suppressed by a coalition of eight nations, including Japan, Britain, and the U.S. The name of this secret society leading the rebellion was the "Yihequan," meaning this.
Boxers or Righteous and Harmonious Fists
Following the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, China was forced to pay reparations to several imperial powers. These events contributed to the fall of this dynasty.
Qing Dynasty
The primary economic motive for imperialism in China by foreign powers was to gain access to this valuable resource, which was in high demand in Europe.
Tea
For imperialist countries like Britain and France, one negative of their imperial presence in China was the constant threat of this
Resistance or rebellion from the Chinese population
One imperial power's investment in Chinese railroads and telecommunication networks helped modernize the country, connecting cities and expanding economic development. This imperial power was:
Japan
This series of agreements, signed by China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, allowed foreign powers to establish military bases and control trade in specific regions, effectively dividing China into foreign-dominated territories.
Unequal Treaties
The long-term effects of imperialism on China included a series of "unequal treaties" that resulted in the creation of foreign-controlled zones known as these.
Spheres of Influence
During the late 19th century, China’s inability to defend itself against imperial powers contributed to this internal movement, which aimed to expel foreigners and restore Chinese control.
Boxer Rebellion
Both imperialist and imperialized countries suffered economically as a result of imperialism in China, as the Chinese economy was often forced into this type of relationship, where resources were extracted without fair compensation.
Economic Exploitation
Though it led to a loss of sovereignty, this aspect of imperialism in China brought this form of economic stability through the establishment of a unified currency and financial system.
Economic Modernization
This 1899 policy, advocated by the United States, aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China and prevent its colonization by any single foreign power.
Open Door Policy
One of the most significant long-term effects of imperialism on China was the forced modernization that occurred under the influence of foreign powers, leading to political and social movements as well as a stronger sense of this
Nationalism
The "Open Door Policy," introduced by the United States in 1899, aimed to ensure this for all foreign nations in China, preventing any single country from monopolizing trade in the region.
Equal Trade Rights