6. What was the Chinese governments reaction to the trade of Oplum in China? How did Great Britain respond? I 7. What was the outcome of the second oplum war for China? 8. Read the quote by AP Thomton and identify what he says China's biggest fear is. Look at Document 5.does this document back up the fears China has about Great Britain? Explain. 9. By the end of the 1800s, what countries were trading within China? What kind of influence were they exerting? 10. By the time the US entered into the trade frenzy with China, who held most of the power over the country?(Use evidence to back up you answer)

## Step 1<br />The Chinese government's reaction to the trade of Opium in China was one of strict prohibition. This was due to the negative impact of the drug on Chinese society and its economy. The government's efforts to suppress the trade were largely unsuccessful due to the resistance from foreign traders.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Great Britain responded to China's prohibition of the opium trade by engaging in the First Opium War. This was an attempt to protect their economic interests in the region.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The outcome of the Second Opium War for China was a significant loss of sovereignty. The Treaty of Tientsin, which ended the war, imposed unequal terms on China, including the ceding of Hong Kong to Britain and the opening of several ports to British trade.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The quote by AP Thomton suggests that China's biggest fear was the potential for foreign intervention and control over its affairs. Document 5, if it supports this fear, would likely provide evidence of British intentions or actions that could be seen as threatening to China's sovereignty.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />By the end of the 1800s, several countries, including Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan, were trading within China. They exerted significant influence over China's economy and politics, often at the expense of Chinese sovereignty.<br /><br />## Step 6<br />By the time the US entered into the trade frenzy with China, it was the European powers, particularly Britain, France, and Russia, who held most of the power over the country. This is evidenced by the unequal treaties and concessions that these countries extracted from China during this period.