How did the Opium Wars Actually Happen? - All Parts

How did the Opium Wars Actually Happen? - All Parts

In this informative and engaging video, explore the history of the Opium Wars and their impact on modern China. From the early 19th century to the mid-1800s, these wars were fought between China and Great Britain over the issue of the opium trade. The British, seeking to expand their opium market in China, clashed with the Chinese government's efforts to crack down on the drug's importation. The wars had a significant impact on China's economy, politics, and society, and set the stage for the country's struggles with Western imperialism and the eventual rise of communism.
This video offers an in-depth look at the Opium Wars, their causes and consequences, and their relevance to modern-day issues. Whether you're a history buff, a student, or simply curious about this fascinating topic, this video is a must-watch. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to learn about one of the most important events in modern Chinese history!

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[Knowledgia]

What other topics would you like to see about East Asia?

[jfqwvgh]

Colonisation, Genocide, Humiliation is one thing, forcing a country's population to get drugged and addicted is next level.

[MBP]

Britain joined the war on drugs on the side of the drugs.

[jontaedouglas]

It’s crazy to think a country that wielded this much power is now struggling to elect a prime minister

When ppl remembers the history of china vis a vis opium/addictive drugs, they would understand the current chinese government's anti drug stance.

[charlesferdinand]

"If two fishes are fighting together in the stream, an Englishman must be nearby"
-Old Native American proverb

[matheus_TC]

Queen Victoria, the greatest drug dealer.

[feiyunpanda]

The First Opium War, the Second Opium War, the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded China, set Yuanmingyuan on fire, and the Japanese war of aggression against The modern history of China is the history of Chinese people's blood and tears. During our middle school years, studying modern Chinese history was the most painful. China's century of humiliation has deeply engraved the concept of "falling behind means being beaten" in the hearts of every Chinese person. Therefore, the Chinese people strive to catch up, in order to prevent people from being oppressed and bullied by others.

[beachboy]

In many ways China defended itself successfully.
It didn't fall like India.

[Cybonator]

The British and French have never really lost the appetite for destroying countries when they start doing too well from trading

[BN.ja]

The silver coins mentioned around 1:22 were known by the british as pieces of 8 after their native spanish name "Real de a 8" or Spanish dollar, which was the first international currency, being minted since 1497 it was the coin upon which the original United States dollar was based, and it remained legal tender in the USA until the Coinage Act of 1857. Some experts argue that the "$" symbol is a simpified version of the columns and stripe that appear on one side of the Spanish dollar and are present to this day on the Spanish coat of arms, as well as the Spanish flag. The columns represent the pillars of Hercules and the ribbon that goes through them reads "Plus Ultra" latin for beyond, in reference to the existence of landmasses beyond the old world (i.e. The New World, currently known as The Americas). Many other currencies around the world were initially based on the Spanish dollar and other 8-real coins as well, like the chinese yuan, the japanese yen and the variety of pesos throughout Hispanic America.

[zevil]

The Opium War actually made Korea, Taiwan and Ryukyu vulnerable to Japan because it weakened China. The British Empire did not take this into account and indirectly caused the Pacific War

[Myth]

In British museum, they are still showing the tons of treasures that Brits robbed from China

[mottscottison]

Khosut Khanate? The Dzungars was annexed by Qing like 100 years before the Opium war.

[batuhanyayla]

I am truly amazed by the british empire considering their size and population they ruled the almost all of indian subcontinent and defeat china in 2 war that is really incredible

[pillowpannts]

The various Sino rebellions of the 1850s-1870s. A series would be a welcome project. Consisting of The Taiping Rebellion (1850-1871), The Nian Rebellion (1853-1868), The Red Turban Rebellion (1854-1856), The Miao Rebellion (1854–1873), The Panthay Rebellion (1855-1873), The Dungan Revolt (1862-1877). All contributed to the fall of the Qing, all are events many westerners are ignorant towards. I believe this would be a worthwhile series due to very few videos being about them. They illustrate the circumstances of why The Qing were so vulnerable and collapsed. Thanks for considering and for asking for the suggestion. Cheers

[hikarihikari]

Even Qing as a feudal state understood the danger of drugs, meanwhile America seems ignore it

[SteveYanCN]

It's famous in China as a common saying " To be lagging behind is to be punished '', the westerners really taught us that lesson for all these years since 1840.

[HistoryfortheAges]

I just started lecturing on colonization this week in my courses. The colonization of China played a huge role in the fall of the dynasty who failed to modernize in the 19th century.

[sushikiki]

What was the problem to fight back when the country wanted her citizen free from drug? Just because the Brittan wanted to conquer another country to satisfy her greed.