Opium Wars | 3 Minute History

The video covers the history of European trade in China, focusing on the introduction of opium by the British East India Company to counter trade deficits. This led to the First Opium War, resulting in the Treaty of Nanjin, which opened Chinese ports to foreign trade and ceded Hong Kong to Britain. The Second Opium War followed, with further concessions extracted from China, including the Convention of Peking. These events marked the beginning of China's Century of Humiliation, characterized by foreign domination and internal strife.

What trade imbalance did European nations face in the 18th century with China?

Who was tasked by the Dao Guang Emperor to clamp down on the opium trade?

What were the consequences of the British declaring war on China in January 1840?

What demands did the British make during the negotiations after the first Opium War?

How did the Opium Wars contribute to China's Century of Humiliation?