The Opium Wars

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Poppy_War
gptkb:The_Poppy_War:_The_Complete_Trilogy
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:British_trade_of_opium
gptkbp:conflict influenced international law
shaped modern China
had long-lasting effects
trade rights
influenced diplomatic relations
highlighted colonial tensions
involved significant loss of life
involved military technology advancements
China and Britain
led to the establishment of foreign concessions in China
changed trade dynamics in Asia
led to social changes in China
sparked debates on ethics of trade
was a precursor to the fall of empires
was a significant event in world history
was influenced by global trade patterns
was marked by resistance movements in China
was studied in international relations courses
gptkbp:first_introduced further conflicts in Asia
gptkbp:fought_in opium trade
gptkbp:highlights drug trade issues
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Opium Wars
gptkbp:influenced Chinese history
gptkbp:influenced_by Western imperialism
cultural misunderstandings
gptkbp:is_a_source_of historical grievances
gptkbp:is_characterized_by gptkb:military_conflict
unequal treaties
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:China
gptkb:United_Kingdom
foreign powers
opium trade
gptkbp:is_opposed_by Chinese officials
gptkbp:is_supported_by British merchants
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:Boxer_Rebellion
gptkb:Second_Opium_War
Hong Kong becoming a British colony
increased foreign influence in China
gptkbp:notable_event East-West relations
gptkbp:occurs_in 1856 and 1860
1839 and 1842
gptkbp:part_of 19th century history
gptkbp:resulted_in gptkb:Treaty_of_Nanking
gptkb:Treaty_of_Tientsin
economic interests
loss of Chinese sovereignty
opening of Chinese ports
gptkbp:sparked Chinese nationalism
gptkbp:subject gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:literature_and_art
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for modernization in China
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in the decline of the Qing Dynasty
the rise of nationalism in China
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Chinese drug laws
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for Chinese history
gptkbp:was_marked_by gptkb:battle