The British occupied Hong Kong from 1841 to 1997, excluding the Japanese occupation during World War 2. In 1841, Britain occupied Hong Kong Island during the First Opium War. In 1898, Britain acquired a 99-year lease for the New Territories surrounding Hong Kong Island. When Britain transferred Hong Kong back to China in 1997, it marked the end of the British Empire. British rule left a lasting impact on Hong Kong's culture through influences like horse racing, tea drinking, buses, and place names.
The British occupied Hong Kong from 1841 to 1997, excluding the Japanese occupation during World War 2. In 1841, Britain occupied Hong Kong Island during the First Opium War. In 1898, Britain acquired a 99-year lease for the New Territories surrounding Hong Kong Island. When Britain transferred Hong Kong back to China in 1997, it marked the end of the British Empire. British rule left a lasting impact on Hong Kong's culture through influences like horse racing, tea drinking, buses, and place names.
The British occupied Hong Kong from 1841 to 1997, excluding the Japanese occupation during World War 2. In 1841, Britain occupied Hong Kong Island during the First Opium War. In 1898, Britain acquired a 99-year lease for the New Territories surrounding Hong Kong Island. When Britain transferred Hong Kong back to China in 1997, it marked the end of the British Empire. British rule left a lasting impact on Hong Kong's culture through influences like horse racing, tea drinking, buses, and place names.
How 156 Years of British Rule Has Shaped Hong Kong
View the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StW7oGSR_Mg&t=12s prior to answering the questions
below. What years did the British occupy Hong Kong? ________________________________________ How did Britain get a 99-year lease for Hong Kong? _________________________________ _______________________________________ Why was the British transfer of Hong Kong back to the Chinese in 1997 considered the end of the British Empire?
Old Hong Kong Map
Excluding the Japanese occupation during the Second World War, Hong Kong was under British rule from 1841 to 1997. The colonial period began with the occupation of Hong Kong Island in 1841 during the First Opium War and ended with the transfer back to the Chinese which has been considered by many as marking the end of the British Empire. British Colonial Hong Kong Flag - circa 1959 Below are British colonial Hong Kong influences In the yellow highlighted text, find the synonym of: and some remain as part of current culture. approximately = ______________________ Write each name under it’s picture below. duration = __________________________ Silver - Happy Valley Horse Race Track - tea - turn over = __________________________________ Double Decker - Victoria Peak - English Street with the exception of = ________________________ Names - Opium War - Drive Left Side of Road - indicating = __________________________________ Lawn Bowling seizure = ____________________________________