Examine the dates in this timeline: 1848
1860
1864
1899 1901
1848: The Second Opium War
begins after China refuses to
legalize British opium
in its territory
1860: China is forced to legalize opium
after losing the Second Opium War.
1864: The Chinese government crushes the
Taiping Rebellion with help from European states.
1899: Chinese rebels launch the Boxer Rebellion
in an effort to expel foreigners from China.
1901: Japan, the United States, and European countries
put an end to the Boxer Rebellion.
Which title best describes the events in the timeline?
O A. The era of Chinese independence
B. The era of Chinese social turmoil
C. The era of Chinese military rule
D. The era of Chinese expansion