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Chapter 28
Paul McIsaac
China wants to keep its ancient traditions and self-sufficiency, but
- Western economic pressure
- internal conflicts
- governmental pressures
forces China to open to foreign trade and influence
China Resists Outside Influence
China and the West
China and the West
Rejecting Western Goods
Pride in ancient Culture
"Already had everything they needed"
- In 1793, China rejects gifts brought by British ambassador
- China is strong politically because it is largely self-sufficient and highly productive
- agriculture
- mining,
- manufacturing sector
The Tea-Opium Connection
The Tea-Opium Connection
- Guangzhou, southern port, is only port open to foreign trade
- China earns more from its exports than it spends on imports
- British smuggle opium (late 1700s); many Chinese become addicted
War Breaks out
War Breaks out
- In 1839, Opium War erupts—fight caused by opium trade
- China loses the war to more modern British navy
- Treaty of Nanjing (1842) gives British control of Hong Kong
- In 1844, other nations win extraterritorial rights
- Rights mean foreigners exempt from laws at Guangzhou, other ports
Taiping Rebellion
Growing Internal Problems
In late 1830s, Hong Xiuquan recruits followers to build new China
- Taiping Rebellion—
- name given Hong’s movement;
- taiping—“great peace”
- In 1850s, Hong’s army grows large, captures large areas in southeast
- By 1864, rebellion defeated by internal fighting, outside attack
Foreign Influence Grows
Foreign Influence Grows
- Taiping Rebellion, other smaller rebellions create internal pressure
- foreign powers increase pressure
- Some call for reforms, others for tradition
Resistance to Change
Resistance to change
- Dowager Empress Cixi rules China most years from 1862 to 1908
- Supports reforms aimed at education, government, military
- Otherwise prefers traditional ways for Society
Other Nations Step In
- China suffers attacks from other nations; forced to grant more rights
- Europeans, Japan gain spheres of influence
- areas of economic control
- U.S. declares Open Door Policy (1899)
- Chinese trade open to all nations
Upsurge in Chinese Nationalism
Upsurge in Chinese Nationalism
- Many Chinese resent growing power of outsiders, press for change
- In 1898, Emperor Guangxu enacts reforms;
- Cixi, restored and end reform movement
Boxer Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
Anti-government, anti-European peasants form secret organization and start Boxer Rebellion
- In 1900, they launch their campaign for reforms
- Rebels take Beijing, but foreign army defeats them, ending rebellion
- Though rebellion fails, Chinese nationalism surges
Beginnings of Reform
Reform
Beginnings
- Cixi and other conservatives recognize necessity of reform
- In 1905, she sends officials abroad to study other governments
- In 1906, Cixi begins making reforms but they move slowly
- Unrest continues for four more decades
In Notebook - Answer the following
Answer questions 6, 7 and 8
Assessment
What
What importance did spheres of influence have for China?
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