China,

the crack down
on drug imports,
and Britain's attack.

In 1839, Emperor Daoguang began striking back on the importation of opium. He issued a series of raids on the Western traders in Canton (now Guanzhou, and the only foreign trade port China allowed).

Soon after China seized $3.5 million of imported goods,including approximately 42,000 opium pipes and 20,000 chests of opium, Britain sent in the navy.

Over the next two years, China's antiquated forces fought Britain's iron warships equipped with new war technology. Many of the Chinese were addicted to opium still and were overwhelmed by the British forces.

The British bombardment resulted in the loss of 20,000-25,000 Chinese lives, and only 69 British lives.

Emperor Daoguang has a large amount of foreign trade seized.

Britain sends in their advanced naval forces to fight for the free trade rights.

This results in the loss of up to 25,000 Chinese lives and only 69 British lives.