WEBQUEST
Introduction
How did Chinese foreign trade policy change as a result of the Opium
War?
In the late 18th century, under the Qing
Dynasty, the Chinese lived by traditions that were thousands of years old.
European countries have always been interested in Chinese products and spices.
The Chinese teas, spices, porcelain and silk were of interest to the Europeans.
In order to preserve the government and culture, the Chinese limited foreign
trade. At the same time, in
The Chinese economy suffered greatly from the demand and emphasis on
the drug. In 1839, the Chinese government banned the sale and use of opium. Queen Elizabeth from
Task
You are the trade policy analyst for the British government. It is the
year 1844 and Queen Elizabeth has requested a review of the Treaty of
-Draft a trade agreement with the Chinese government.
-Evaluate the immediate and long-term effects of an established
trading
agreement
for both the Chinese government andthe British opium
company.
1.
Discussthe concept ofspheres of influenceand
its effect on Chinese
trade.
Your goal is to determine the negative and/or positive effects of such
trading opportunities with
Process
Step One:
In order to complete this project
you will be using the Global History Policy Analyst process. The goal of a
policy analyst is to determine the causes and effects of policy on society as a
whole, including political, social and economical effects. As a policy analyst
you will evaluate Chinese foreign trade policy and propose a new policy. Using
the links for each step you will complete a worksheet that will serve as the
information necessary to write your report.
1.
Identify
the problem Include all answers
on your worksheet
2.
Gather
the Evidence Gather evidence to
prove the problem that existed between the British and the Chinese.
3.
Determine
the Causes Analyze the causes of the
problem by researching through the websites and completing the worksheets.
4.
Evaluating
the Policy Explain what changes
were made to the trading policy by the Treaty of Nanjing,
including the immediate and
long-term effects on
Step
Two:
Your report will include your proposed
trading agreement, your evaluation of the Treaty of
5.
Your draft
should be typed, 1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman.
6.
Your
evaluation on the trading policy should be about 3-4 pages, double-spaced, 12
pt. font, Times New Roman. Your discussion of the spheres of influence and the
effects on Chinese trade should be included as part of your evaluation.
Resources
Check out
these websites for more information:
History
of Chinese trade with Britain
Chinese foreign trade
policy during the 18th & 19th centuries
You may use other websites as sources of
information, however, the web addresses must be written on Determining
the Causes worksheet.
Evaluation
You will be evaluated by the following criteria:
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Content |
Little or no accurate information is provided concerning foreign trade policy |
Information is somewhat accurate and comprehensive. Contains details outlining foreign trade policy. |
Information is mostly accurate and comprehensive and contains details outlining foreign trade policy. Discusses evaluation of foreign trade. |
Information is completely accurate, comprehensive and carefully selected to meet the needs of the project. Includes foreign trade policy and evaluation of Chinese foreign trade. |
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Organization |
Materials poorly organized with little or no attention to clarity or logic |
Some materials and information demonstrate organization or clarity or logic. |
Most materials and information demonstrate organization, clarity and logic. |
All materials and information are well organized, clearly and logically presented. |
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Grammar |
Major errors that interfere with communication |
Frequent repetitive errors |
Minimal errors in spelling, grammar and word usage |
Grammar, spelling and word usage are correct and contribute to clarity and style |
Conclusion
As a Global History Public Policy Analyst, you
should have evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the Chinese Foreign trade
policy as outlined before the Opium War and the Treaty of
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