The Treaty of Nanjing in 1842 protected China against the expansion of British military and industrial power.

Question

The Treaty of Nanjing in 1842 protected China against the expansion of British military and industrial power.

True

False

Answer 1

False

The Treaty of Nanjing in 1842 actually weakened China's power and allowed for the British to expand their influence and establish more advantageous trading privileges in Chinese ports.