Second Opium War

The Opium wars were a frightful time for the Chinese people in their history. During the Opium wars, China experienced radical changes that left numerous dead yet considered modernization and entered the international trade market. Opium had first arrived in London where it was initially used for medical purposes. Trading with China demonstrated exceptionally beneficial for over a quarter century, until in 1835, China passed its first law forbidding the importation of opium when it turned out…

only way to pay China back was with silver. In 1773 , Britain took over the Bengal Province in India which at the time was a large producer of opium.British decided to start using opium as a way to dismiss the trade imbalance between Britain and China. This caused opium addiction across China and in 1839 opium brought in by British ships was burned. (Sally Robertson) As we can see, morphine has been on the face of…

When a Westerner studies Chinese history or a Chinese language, an understanding of culture is essential to every lesson as Chinese culture differs significantly from any Western culture. Therefore, it must be studied more, in order to gain mastery in social situations and to fully understand China. In my studies, one of the more noteworthy things I have come across in Chinese culture is how inextricable the concept of face is from nearly every quirk and nuance of Chinese culture. Face is the…

Vietnam War lasted around 19 years, from 1955 to 1975. 16 May 1971, The New York Times ran an article on the front page of the newspaper: G.I. Heroin Addiction Epidemic in Vietnam. Later in the same year, Morgan F. Murphy and Robert H. Steele, who were American Congressmen, found out that 15 percent of US soldiers had Heroin addiction (Murphy and Steele 1971). The American society was afraid that after the war, there would be a lot of heroin addicts walking…

non-prescription medicine marketed in the country. This act specifically referred to alcohol, morphine, opium, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and several other agents. Following The Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906 was The Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914. “An Act to provide for the registration of,…

Opium, black tar, Chinese molasses, All names for one of the world’s most addictive substances, something that has developed over time. Opioid use is a plight on communities in the modern era, it is having an apparent rise in popularity in rural and urban America and is affecting society as a whole. The only way forward is a treatment based system rather than punishment based. That is not to argue by any means that opioid users should be exonerated for crimes committed under the influence,…

The true source of drug-related crime, according to this article, is the corruption amongst the criminal justice system, and the reason the war on drugs is being lost is the fact that more energy is being focused on combatting the drug cartels than strengthening the authorities who are battling. Attempting to wholly eliminate cartels is a fruitless task; as one organization would be eradicated, another would surface in place of it. Instead, intensifying the punishments granted to crimes, through…

Introduction Opiates are derived from opium and encompass a broad range of drugs such as morphine, heroin, and fentanyl among others. Over time, opioid addiction has primarily affected the various population groups in the US. The substances should be used in the medical profession to relieve pain, boost physical and mental energy and lessen anxiety. However, unmonitored use of the materials for both prescribed and nonmedical use has resulted into tolerance and addiction. Opiate dependence makes…

The time after the Civil War during America's expansion to the west was a time of great change and opportunity. But it was also difficult, challenging, and painful for many who came to seek a new life or opportunity. Through rebellion, secession, war, and expansion, the citizens of this new and still growing nation began to acknowledge the plights and unfairness to segregated groups. A war had been fought over the plight of one group of oppressed people. But change comes slowly, and other non…

The Great Wall of Ancient China: Did The Benefits Outweigh The Costs? The Great Wall was one of the beautiful man made wonders of Ancient China. It was made out of dirt over a span of a 2,000-year period by the Qin dynasty and the Han dynasty. Though building something of such size and greatness was quite the challenge. There were many hardships involved with the wall, though there were benefits because of the wall as well, such as protection against the Xiongnu Mongols. The costs of the Great…