the qing dynasty (session 5 w/ clay dube)

Had the Queen read the letter from Lin Zexu I believed she would had forbidden the sale of opium to China. Europeans had certainly committed many errors to erode a good relationship with China and other Asian nations.

The Qing dynasty was running from one problem to the other and after the treaty of Shimonoseki they lost Taiwan. Chinese pride led them to their downfall unlike the Japanese that through the Meiji restoration became an imperialistic nation.

I did not know that the shaved head with the long queue was a signal of submission. It would be interesting to incorporate hairstyles or clothing into a lecture about China. The art is beautiful. I think my students would really appreciate all types of Asian music, theatre and art. The small piece of carved jade is amazing! I read that an acclaimed novel during this time is Dream of the Red Chamber. I am going to do some research and see if I could consider incorporating this novel into the curriculum.

I agree that it's important to help students understand why they need to finish high school and set their goals even higher. I also believe you have to be very sensitive to students who have parents who have not gone to college. The parents are usually their role models. so there is a fine line to walk when trying to entice them to go to college. There are also other factors to think about for a happy life that are not connected to a higher salary. Work satisfaction is important...

Emperor Qianlong in his arrogance is concluding he has everything China needs and states to King George he probably wants what they have. The emperor was very direct in his response that he does not want to give the king goods or have his people in his country because King George’s people will not be willing to assimilate to their country. The emperor feels he does not need anything King George has to offer, and the emperor feels sympathy for King George’s ignorance. The arrogance in the letter, I am sure caused huge conflicts between the countries. I am sure this is the first time the king had been spoken to in this manner. I would have loved to have read a response from King George.

I had vaguely heard of foot binding but it was interesting to think of it in relation to other forms of beautification. Here in American we have done things to achieve beauty. Things that symbolize status and class. In the south women wear corsets to look more shapely. It was also interesting to have learned that China had a female ruler (per say) who ruled behind the scene. It would be awesome to explore these two topics with my students.

ARTICLE VII. 

	It is agreed that the Total amount of Twenty-one Millions of Dollars, described in the three preceding Articles, 
shall be paid as follows:

	Six Millions immediately.

	Six Millions in 1843. That is:NThree Millions on or before the 30th of the month of June, and Three Millions on 
or before the 31St of December.

	Five Millions in 1844. That is:NTwo Millions and a Half on or before the 30th of June, and Two Millions and a half 
on or before the 31St of December.

	Four Millions in 1845. That is:NTwo Millions on or before the 30th of June, and Two Millions on or before the 
31 st of December; and it is further stipulated, that Interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum, shall be paid by the 
Government of China on any portions of the above sums that are not punctually discharged at the periods fixed.

I have a question about all of this money - was it ever paid to the British government?