This week's discussion will focus on the Opium War.
In what ways might the Opium Wars be regarded as a clash of cultures? In what respects might it be seen as a clash of interests? Your focus should be on documents 19.1-19.5, pp. 905-13, but you may also want to consider the data in the Snapshot on British/Chinese trade in Canton on page 885. In addition to your textbook and the corresponding chapter outline in the Course Content section, please see the links in the Course Content section on the Opium War for further background information.