1842 Retribution

The 1842 Retribution refers to an important historical event involving the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty in China. It marks the end of the First Opium War, where Britain fought to continue its opium trade by forcing China to accept its imports. The Treaty of Nanking that followed imposed harsh penalties on China, including loss of territory, financial reparations, and trade concessions. This event significantly weakened China and highlighted the rise of Western imperialism, setting the stage for further conflicts and contributing to China's struggles in the 19th century.