I need the paper to have an abstract at the top
The introduction should be a paragraph with the thesis at the end in one sentence.
The Historiography should be 2–3 pages
The body should address:
Historical Context of China and Japan Pre-Opium Wars (3-4 pages)
China’s Economic and Political Landscape
Overview of the Qing Dynasty’s economy, trade policies, and foreign relations prior to the Opium Wars.
Britain’s Economic and Political Landscape
Discussion of Britain’s industrial revolution, its need for new markets, and the growing importance of the opium trade.
Japan’s Isolationism and Observations of China
The Tokugawa Shogunate’s closed-door policy and its awareness of China’s challenges with Western powers.
Causes of the Opium Wars (4-5 pages)
The Role of the Opium Trade
Analysis of how British opium exports to China fueled tensions, leading to economic and social crises in China.
British Economic Interests
Exploration of British motivations for continuing the opium trade to address trade imbalances with China.
Chinese Resistance
Discussion of Lin Zexu’s anti-opium campaigns and the Qing government’s efforts to halt the trade.
Diplomatic Failures and Misunderstandings
Examination of breakdowns in diplomatic negotiations and communication that escalated the conflicts.
Who Was to Blame for the Opium Wars? (3-4 pages)
British Responsibility
Analysis of Britain’s insistence on maintaining the opium trade and its use of military force to protect its economic interests.
Chinese Responsibility
Examination of the Qing government’s failures to manage foreign relations and internal dissent, contributing to the escalation of the wars.
Immediate Impacts of the Opium Wars on China (4-5 pages)
The Treaty of Nanking (1842)
Terms of the treaty and its consequences, including the cession of Hong Kong and the opening of Chinese ports to British trade.
The Treaty of Tientsin (1858) and the Beijing Convention (1860)
Analysis of the terms imposed after the Second Opium War and their impact on China’s sovereignty.
Economic and Social Disruption
Examination of how the unequal treaties disrupted the Chinese economy and society.
Political Consequences
The weakening of the Qing Dynasty, rise of internal rebellions, and growing foreign influence in Chinese governance.
VII. Immediate Impacts of the Opium Wars on Japan (3-4 pages)
Japan’s Observations and Response to Western Pressure
Discussion of how Japan learned from China’s defeat and began preparing to confront Western powers.
The Treaty of Kanagawa (1854)
Analysis of Japan’s decision to open its ports to the U.S. and the end of its isolationist policies.
Meiji Restoration and Modernization
Exploration of how the Opium Wars indirectly influenced Japan’s decision to modernize and industrialize.
The lasting impacts on china, Japan and east Asia
Conclusion (1–2 pages)
Bibliography
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treaty ceded Hong Kong to Britain and opened five major Chinese ports—Canton, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Ningbo, and Shanghai—to British merchants, thus allowing them direct access to Chinese markets please include that and I know its last second by the one i wrote my teacher gave me an F and the paper is due next week. Your my only hope. I need sources that can be access online and i need 10 primary sources and at least 20 sources and throw in some quotes please. I attached what i have so far