In the 1800s China simultaneously experiences major internal strains and Western imperialist pressure, backed by military might which China cannot match. China’s position in the world and self-image is reversed in a mere 100 year period (c.a. 1840-1940) from leading civilization to subjected and torn country.
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The Impressment, or "press gang" as it was more commonly known, was recruitment by force. It was a practce that directly affected the US and was even one of the causes of the War of 1812. The British navy consistently suffered manpower shortages due to the low pay and a lack of qualified seamen.
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Answer: the market fell 7.1% or 684 points
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