7. In 1836, the Chinese government banned opium, leading to…
7. In 1836, the Chinese government banned opium, leading to tensions with the _______________, who controlled the trade. The Opium War (1839–1842) ended in August 1842 with the Treaty of Nanjing, 1st of the “unequal treaties.” The Treaty of Nanjing was followed by similar treaties with the U.S. and France.
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