Section 5.1 – Chinese Society in Transition – Qing Dynasty.Since the 16th century, the West had been seeking trade and missionary efforts in China. The ruling Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) had refused as they considered themselves self-sufficient. This soon began to change by the late 1700s as the government began to experience a variety of strains including civil unrest due to high taxes and attempts at strong government control. As the government weakened, the rebellions grew and the West began to force trading treaties. Unfortunately, the British began to offer opium in trade, effectively creating a nation of addicts. When China attempted to ban the trade, the British fought to force the trade of opium with the Opium Wars of 1839-1842 and 1856-1860. After their defeat, the Chinese were forced to accept a series of “Unequal Treaties” which created several ports of trade with countries like France, Germany, Britain and the United States. Chinese would come under the rule of imperialistic nations as the nation would be carved up and placed under colonial rule.Question Option 1: As you review the Section 5.1 learning materials consider why the Chinese were not able to resist the Western powers and imperialism. How did their resistance to modernization and colonial rule contribute to the Qing Dynasty and eventual collapse? Discuss how China differed from Japan during this era.You can only use the sources provided. No other sources can be used.Primary Source: http://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1900Fei-boxers.aspSecondary Source: https://fsw.instructure.com/courses/1093890/files/73937270/download?wrap=1
