Second Opium War: Key Events and Outcomes

The video discusses the Second Opium War between Britain and China, highlighting the trade tensions and opium issues that led to the conflict. It covers the military campaigns, including the capture of Canton and Beijing, and the resulting treaties of Tianjin and Beijing. The war was driven by Britain's desire to enforce open trade and assert dominance in the region. The video concludes with acknowledgments to supporters.

What was one of the main reasons for Britain's trade deficit with China before the Second Opium War?

• High demand for Chinese spices

• High demand for Chinese tea

• High demand for Chinese silk

• High demand for Chinese porcelain

Why did the British consul Harry Parkes want another war with China?

• To stop the opium trade

• To support the Taiping rebellion

• To make a name for himself

• To expand British territory

What was the outcome of the British Parliament's vote regarding further action in China?

• They voted against further action

• They supported the war

• They remained neutral

• They demanded immediate withdrawal

Which two countries formed an alliance with Britain during the Second Opium War?

• France and Germany

• Russia and the United States

• France and the United States

• France and Russia

What was the significance of the Treaty of Tianjin?

• It ended the Taiping Rebellion

• It ceded Hong Kong to Britain

• It allowed European powers to trade freely in China

• It ended the First Opium War

What event led to the British viewing the Chinese as 'barbarians' during the Second Opium War?

• The kidnapping and torture of negotiators

• The impounding of a British ship

• The capture of Canton

• The destruction of opium by the Taiping rebels

What was the outcome of the Battle of Pala Cow?

• The Chinese won decisively

• The Anglo-French forces suffered heavy losses

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The Chinese suffered over a thousand casualties

What was the most famous event of the Second Opium War?

• The signing of the Treaty of Tianjin

• The capture of Canton

• The capture of the Emperor's Summer Palace

• The Battle of Pala Cow

What did the Treaty of Beijing confirm?

• The 1858 Treaty of Tianjin

• The end of the Taiping Rebellion

• The neutrality of Russia

• The cession of Hong Kong to France

What was the primary focus of the Second Opium War?

• To expand British territory in India

• To enforce open trade and demonstrate European dominance

• To stop the opium trade

• To support the Taiping Rebellion