WH#4

1. Describe 2 effects that Opium had on Chinese society.

One effect that Opium had on Chinese society most of the population in China became addicted to Opium and another effect was that Corruption was widespread on China because of the addiction of people to Opium.

 

2. Describe why the Chinese Emperor lost his country.

The Chinese Emperor lost his country when he used the boxers to fend off the foreigners, the boxers met an unfortunate defeat. This started the beginning of the end for the Emperor's reign. afer a couple of years the emperor died.

 

3. In your own words, describe Great Britian's role in bringing Chinese society to the brink of collapse.

Great Britain's role in bringing Chinese society to the brink of collapse was when the British started to trade with Opium affecting society in China and the British took control since they won the opium wars.

 

4. Describe in your own words the 'Open Door Policy'

The "Open Door Policy" was an equal foreign trading rights in China. The policy allowed China to maintain its territory as well as stopping discrimination among the foreign countries, it benefited U.S. businesses by giving equal trading rights to all foreign countries.