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Chinese Imperialism

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Chrissa Pantazis March 24, 2012 Imperialism ? China Why was the West interested in this region? - Britain wanted to trade with China ? tea, silk, cotton - expected excessive profit ? China thought they were superior and didn?t want European goods - many countries wanted control of China ? give Britain power - money money money - 1759 Cohong established by emperor ? license firms that sold goods at set prices, regulated by gov?t - said that they can only sell not live in China in specific districts Why was the region vulnerable to Western pressure or influence? - Qing Dynasty issues: over population boom- peasants increased no food & compete for agricultural land - Europeans invading: missionaries and merchants, impose/ force to agree with trading rights

China's Geography

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GEOGRAPHIC FEATURE POSITIVE INFLUENCES NEGATIVE INFLUENCES HOW HAVE THESE SHAPED CHINA?S DEVELOPMENT 1. Mountains It provided protection against other countries. It also gave a rich supply of coal, oil, metal ores and minerals. Forests cover the lower part of the mountains, so it also provides lumber. It causes problems in transportation and agriculture as it covers 43% of China?s land surface. It also isolated China from other nations, decreasing communication and trade between nations.
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