https://padlet.com/andrew_gillespie/a2gbwtfi8wwf Made with ♥ en-us 2018-10-08 17:18:33 UTC 2023-06-04 05:03:11 UTC hello@padlet.com andrew_gillespie https://padlet.com/andrew_gillespie/a2gbwtfi8wwf/wish/290407076 2018-10-08 17:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_gillespie/a2gbwtfi8wwf/wish/290407076 andrew_gillespie https://padlet.com/andrew_gillespie/a2gbwtfi8wwf/wish/290407649  In 1839, Britain invaded China to crush opposition to its interference in the country's economic and political affairs.]]> 2018-10-08 17:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_gillespie/a2gbwtfi8wwf/wish/290407649 andrew_gillespie https://padlet.com/andrew_gillespie/a2gbwtfi8wwf/wish/290878168 The primary motive of British imperialism in China in the nineteenth century was economic. There was a high demand for Chinese tea, silk and porcelain in the British market. In ancient Chinese political theory, relations between foreign states were governed by the tributary system. Since the Emperor of China held the Mandate of Heaven, his rule was universal and extended to All under heaven.]]> 2018-10-09 17:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_gillespie/a2gbwtfi8wwf/wish/290878168