1648 The Second Opium War
begins after China refuses to
legalize British oplum
in its territory
1860 China is forced to legalize opium
after losing the Second Opium War
1664 The Chinese government crushes the
Taiping Rebellion with help from European states
1899 Chinese rebels launch the Boxer Rebellion
in an effort to expel foreigners from China
1901: Japan, the United States, and European countries
put an end to the Boxer Rebellion
Which title best describes the events in the timeline?
A. The era of Chinese military rule
B. The era of Chinese expansion
C. The era of Chinese independence
D. The era of Chinese social turmoil