Opium Study Sheet Opium General term for all opiates Opiate Any alkaloid found in the opium poppy plant Alkaloid Organic compound containing basic nitrogen atoms Opium poppy plant Also known as common garden poppy Produces poppy seeds Grows large green pods before blooming If cut‚ latex leaks out Once latex dries (oxidizes) it becomes smokeable tar This tar is what the Chinese bought and what caused the opium wars Refined raw opium Morphine Always present in opium Pure morphine
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Compare the debates that took place over American expansionism in the 1840s with those that took place in the 1890s‚ analyzing the similarities and differences in the debates of the two eras. The 1840s and 1890s saw an expansion of American territory‚ as a result of several economic‚ political‚ and cultural factors. The expansionist movements of the 1840s and 1890s were similar in their justifications‚ but the arguments against each differed greatly. Both expansion movements used virtually
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For those who don’t already know me‚ I am Abi and Maid of Honour today and Liz and I have been friends for the last 12 years. I would like to say how honoured I am that Liz has asked me to stand with her today‚ on one of the most important and special days of her life and how absolutely stunning and happy she looks. It seems like only yesterday that she and Neil came back from Greece and she asked to meet me for coffee and wedding chat. I remember meeting her on Mill lane with at least 4 wedding
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The political elements played an enormously important role during the time period 1820-1840. Between the presidency of both Thomas Jefferson in 1800 and Andrew Jackson in 1828‚ American culture and politics were transformed as democracy appeared to suffuse every aspect of them. The growth of democracy caused a significant political consequence; the expansion of suffrage to include virtually all men by the removal of property requirements. The removal of property requirements proved to be controversial
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Ultimately‚ the Opium Wars changed China’s relationship with the Western world‚ resulting in a major shift in the economic and the diplomatic relationship between the Qing dynasty the western nations. The self-sufficient isolationist Chinese economy confronted a rapidly industrializing society that would refuse to submit. The failure of the Qing imperial court to properly secure their borders during the Opium Wars was a fatal oversight that would affect the foreign and domestic policies throughout
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“The truth will set you free. But first‚ it will piss you off.” -Gloria Steinem Discussing honour killings contrary to the accepted social wisdom is taboo. Across societies‚ we are expected to uphold the dominant social narrative‚ whether it is tolerance or moral outrage. In both cases‚ women are the losers when social forces use spin to frame the narrative of gender violence to suit political goals‚ including maintaining the status quo. Introduction An honor killing or honor killing (also called
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Why China Defied the British Empire Was China being arrogant or justified when it rejected the British? In 1793‚ King George III of Great Britain sent an embassy to China‚ with the aim to ease restrictions on trade. However‚ Chinese emperor Qianlong rejected them completely‚ setting off a chain of events that would prove to be disastrous for China. While pure arrogance was a factor in determining China’s rejection of the British‚ traditional Chinese beliefs and policies were also influential in
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Life in 1840s In the 1840s it was a time that life was so different and affordable. According to Scholastic Scope (Time Machine 1840s)‚ there is 26 states in the U.S. Products like milk is sold for 10 cents and eggs were sold for 1 cent each in the market. The majority of Americans who live in the U.S‚ live on farms. For only few months a year‚ kids got one room schoolhouse and all the students of all ages‚ share one teacher. The older boys help out their dads on the farms and girls help
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Declaration of Independence I believe the Declaration of Independence is completely relevant in today’s world. Of course America is not the same as it was in 1776. Many things have changed in our country‚ but the love and pride for it has only grown. The Declaration is not only relevant in today’s world‚ but it is the document in which we American’s live by. Thomas Jefferson said "We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their creator with
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HIST 200 Xiao Shuai Oct. 10th‚ 2011 History of Chinese opium trade and historical influences Why did opium become such a problem and what were the British and Chinese views of the opium trade? Whenever people talking about Modern Chinese history‚ the opium war is always a fashion topic as it is the beginning of the Modern Chinese history. However when people talking about the opium war‚ the history will stretch back to the time when Britain first finish the industrial revolution. In the middle
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