Question

All of the following except one are effects the Opium Wars had on China. Which is not an effect of the Opium Wars on China?

Answer 1

The correct answer is C): Britain agreed to stop importing opium beginning in 1845.

British triumphed over the opium war when they captured Nanjing, resulting in quick peace negotiations inform of a Treaty called, The Treaty of Nanjing signed on August 29  the year 1842.

The treaty required China to pay Britain a massive compensation cede Hong Kong Island to the British, increase the number of treaty ports where the British could trade and reside from one Canton to five. one of the four additional designated ports was Shanghai; this provided new access to foreigners hence marking the beginning of the city’s transformation into one of China’s major commercial center.