The Opium Wars and their Lasting Effects by https://padlet.com/20roweje/l0p0zkn9f5qy Made with a curious mind en-us 2016-11-08 22:03:36 UTC 2016-11-08 22:45:40 UTC hello@padlet.com 20roweje https://padlet.com/20roweje/l0p0zkn9f5qy/wish/136254999 The Opium Wars were two conflicts involving China that I will explain in this presentation. Unfortunately, the effects of these wars can still be seen today.

]]> 2016-11-08 22:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/20roweje/l0p0zkn9f5qy/wish/136254999 What is Opium? 20roweje https://padlet.com/20roweje/l0p0zkn9f5qy/wish/136255115 Opium is a highly addictive drug made from poppy flowers, traditionally used for medicinal reasons, but has lost its reputation as a helpful drug.

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One artist's depiction of a battle during the Opium War]]> 2016-11-08 22:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/20roweje/l0p0zkn9f5qy/wish/136255502