First Opium War

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+The [First Opium War](/wiki/first_opium_war) (1839–1842) was a pivotal conflict between Great Britain and the Qing Dynasty of China. Sparked by China's attempts to suppress the illicit [Opium Trade](/wiki/opium_trade), it concluded with British victory and the signing of the [Treaty of Nanking](/wiki/treaty_of_nanking), marking the beginning of a new era of foreign influence in China.
+## See also
+- [Second Opium War](/wiki/second_opium_war)
+- [Qing Dynasty](/wiki/qing_dynasty)
+- [British Empire](/wiki/british_empire)
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