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First Opium War - Gunboat Diplomacy

The British set up a blockade outside Canton, but one of their own private merchant ships tried to run through it. When the Chinese came to its defense, war began in earnest. Since the British had far superior firepower, they easily conquered Chuenpee and Chusan. Elliot and the Emperor's new envoy, Qishan, soon sought a treaty and agreed on generous terms... which their overseers harshly rejected.

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  • Originally Aired July 2, 2016
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created March 15, 2018 by
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  • Modified March 15, 2018 by
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