The Opium War

The Opium Wars happend between England and China. Opium, a drug that is illegal in England. English sold it/traded it to the Chinese even thoug it was ilegal. The Emperor tried to stop England from trading Opium to people, because it was damaging China's economy. not to mention its people. Chinese people were getting addicted to Opium. the empror tirid to stop the by using force and hhe failed badly. england continued to sell opium.