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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Second_Opium_War
gptkb:First_Opium_War
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gptkbp:affects
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Set precedent for future conflicts
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gptkbp:aftermath
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gptkb:Treaty_of_Nanking
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gptkbp:casualties
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British casualties were relatively low
Qing casualties were significant
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gptkbp:combatants
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gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:British_Empire
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:General_Qishan
gptkb:Captain_Charles_Elliot
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gptkbp:conflict
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Decisive British victory
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gptkbp:consequences
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Shift in trade dynamics
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Influenced Western perceptions of China
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gptkbp:date
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May 1841
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations
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Condemnation of opium trade
Increased tensions between Britain and China
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gptkbp:duration
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Several days
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gptkbp:dynasty
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Defensive tactics
Resistance to foreign intervention
Failed to repel British forces
Maintain sovereignty over trade
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bogue
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Part of the Opium Wars
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gptkbp:historical_debate
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Impact on Sino-British relations
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Documented in British naval archives
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Marked the beginning of unequal treaties
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Battle of Canton
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gptkbp:impact
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Increased British influence in China
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gptkbp:involved_forces
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gptkb:starship
gptkb:battle
Qing naval forces
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gptkbp:leadership
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gptkb:Admiral_Sir_George_Elliot
gptkb:Emperor_Daoguang
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gptkbp:legacy
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Symbol of imperialism in Asia
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Canton,_China
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gptkbp:military_branch
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Well-equipped and trained
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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gptkb:battle
Blockade
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gptkbp:military_technology
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Underprepared for modern warfare
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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Varied perspectives on imperialism.
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gptkbp:notable_allies
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None during the battle
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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gptkb:battle
Steam-powered ships
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gptkbp:outcome
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British occupation of Canton
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:First_Opium_War
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Chuenpee
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gptkbp:public_perception
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Support for military action
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gptkbp:reform
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Triggered military reforms post-war
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gptkbp:related_event
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gptkb:Second_Battle_of_Canton
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bogue
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gptkbp:result
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British victory
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gptkbp:significance
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Opened the way for British control of Canton
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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Control of trade routes
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gptkbp:tactics
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Naval bombardment
Control trade in opium
Use of superior naval power
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