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The Opium WarsThe Opium Wars
Dispute between Great BritainDispute between Great Britainand Chinaand China
 
Growth of Opium TradeGrowth of Opium Trade
Europeans bought silk, tea, porcelain, andEuropeans bought silk, tea, porcelain, andspices from Chinaspices from ChinaChinese would only trade goods for silver Chinese would only trade goods for silver Drain on European financesDrain on European finances
 
Opium TradeOpium Trade
Opium manufactured in China since 15Opium manufactured in China since 15
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 century for medical purposescentury for medical purposesOpium then mixed with tobacco so it couldOpium then mixed with tobacco so it couldbe smokedbe smokedDutch were first to begin trade of opiumDutch were first to begin trade of opiumEnglish soon followedEnglish soon followedChinese government banned smoking andChinese government banned smoking andtrade of opium in 1729 due to health andtrade of opium in 1729 due to health andsocial issuessocial issues
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