What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?

China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation. Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War. It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans. It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.

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Monserrat Eaton

13 November, 18:04

What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?

China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation. Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War. It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans. It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.

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The treaty of Nanjing in 1842 was a treaty between China and Britain, a fireign imperialist power. It was the furst treaty of that kind. The significanse is that Europeans forced the Chinese to sign the treaty, ending the first Opium war.