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Which treaty marked the end of the First Opium War?
Which treaty marked the end of the First Opium War?
The New Territories were leased to Great Britain for 99 years under the Treaty of Nanking.
The New Territories were leased to Great Britain for 99 years under the Treaty of Nanking.
False (B)
What year did the Convention of Peking take place?
What year did the Convention of Peking take place?
1860
The region of Hong Kong Island and surrounding islands were ceded under the __________.
The region of Hong Kong Island and surrounding islands were ceded under the __________.
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Match the treaties to the wars they are associated with:
Match the treaties to the wars they are associated with:
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Which of the following areas was leased as part of the New Territories?
Which of the following areas was leased as part of the New Territories?
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How many islands were included in the area leased for the New Territories?
How many islands were included in the area leased for the New Territories?
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What was the primary policy implemented by the British when they occupied Hong Kong in 1841?
What was the primary policy implemented by the British when they occupied Hong Kong in 1841?
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Foreign merchants re-exported Chinese tea, silk, and porcelain to India and Britain.
Foreign merchants re-exported Chinese tea, silk, and porcelain to India and Britain.
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What economic condition was Hong Kong focused on developing in the 19th century?
What economic condition was Hong Kong focused on developing in the 19th century?
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Britain declared Hong Kong a _____ port in 1841.
Britain declared Hong Kong a _____ port in 1841.
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Match the following goods with their respective trading routes:
Match the following goods with their respective trading routes:
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Which term describes the rights of indigenous inhabitants of the New Territories as stated in Article 40?
Which term describes the rights of indigenous inhabitants of the New Territories as stated in Article 40?
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The New Territories were discovered later than Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
The New Territories were discovered later than Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
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What event led to the cession of Hong Kong Island to Britain?
What event led to the cession of Hong Kong Island to Britain?
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In 1898, the land known as the New Territories was leased to Britain for _____ years.
In 1898, the land known as the New Territories was leased to Britain for _____ years.
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Match the events with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the events with their corresponding descriptions:
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What is the reason the New Territories are called 'New Territories'?
What is the reason the New Territories are called 'New Territories'?
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New Kowloon was ceded to Britain.
New Kowloon was ceded to Britain.
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Which two significant cessions occurred before the lease of the New Territories?
Which two significant cessions occurred before the lease of the New Territories?
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The area north of Boundary Street was leased to Britain during the _____ between Great Britain and China.
The area north of Boundary Street was leased to Britain during the _____ between Great Britain and China.
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Which body acted as an advisory group to the Governor in Hong Kong?
Which body acted as an advisory group to the Governor in Hong Kong?
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All members of the Legislative Council were directly elected by the people.
All members of the Legislative Council were directly elected by the people.
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Who was the 4th Governor of Hong Kong?
Who was the 4th Governor of Hong Kong?
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The two types of members in the Legislative Council are known as __________ members and __________ members.
The two types of members in the Legislative Council are known as __________ members and __________ members.
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Match the following documents to their purpose:
Match the following documents to their purpose:
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What was John Bowring required to do in case of major issues?
What was John Bowring required to do in case of major issues?
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Bill passed by the Legislative Council had to be kept as an official record.
Bill passed by the Legislative Council had to be kept as an official record.
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Who appointed the Governor of Hong Kong?
Who appointed the Governor of Hong Kong?
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What type of elites usually made up the unofficial members of the Legislative Council?
What type of elites usually made up the unofficial members of the Legislative Council?
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The political system in Hong Kong was based on royal documents issued by the __________.
The political system in Hong Kong was based on royal documents issued by the __________.
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The British government had no control over Hong Kong's military affairs.
The British government had no control over Hong Kong's military affairs.
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Which category did the Legislative Council members belong to?
Which category did the Legislative Council members belong to?
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Who chaired both the Executive Council and Legislative Council in early British administration?
Who chaired both the Executive Council and Legislative Council in early British administration?
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The British government granted the ____ the power to make, amend, or abolish laws in Hong Kong.
The British government granted the ____ the power to make, amend, or abolish laws in Hong Kong.
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Match the following officials with their roles during early British administration in Hong Kong:
Match the following officials with their roles during early British administration in Hong Kong:
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What was required of the Governor regarding the British government?
What was required of the Governor regarding the British government?
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The majority of the members of the Executive Council were local Hong Kong citizens.
The majority of the members of the Executive Council were local Hong Kong citizens.
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In times of emergency, who could command the British troops stationed in Hong Kong?
In times of emergency, who could command the British troops stationed in Hong Kong?
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The _____ had the final decision on bills introduced in the councils.
The _____ had the final decision on bills introduced in the councils.
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Which group was mainly represented in the early Legislative Council?
Which group was mainly represented in the early Legislative Council?
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Study Notes
HKUGA College S1 History Module 2
- Module is on the growth and development of Hong Kong up to the late 19th century.
- The module's focus aligns with the provided material, which includes treaties, administrative measures, and Indigenous responses.
- Learning objectives cover understanding British administration and Indigenous responses to that administration including the analysis of contributions by different organizations.
British Administrations in Hong Kong and Indigenous Responses
- First Opium War (1840-1842) began with military action in June 1840, followed by negotiations and the Convention of Chuenpi in January 1841.
- Charles Elliot and Qishan negotiated the cession of Hong Kong Island.
- Possession Point was occupied by Britain on January 26th, 1841, with settlements following.
- Sir Henry Pottinger replaced Elliot in August 1841, ending the war with the Treaty of Nanking (August 29, 1842).
- The Second Opium War (1856-1860), disputes over earlier treaties, led to the Treaty of Tientsin in 1858, and renewed conflict in 1859, concluding in 1860.
- Soldiers camped on the Kowloon Peninsula, viewed as suitable, and obtained a lease (including Stonecutters Island) from the Viceroy of Liangguang.
- The Convention of Peking (1860) formally ceded the Kowloon Peninsula.
- The New Territories (1898) were leased by the Convention with China, an area north of Boundary Street, stretching to the Shenzhen River and including 235 islands.
Unequal Treaties (Table 1b)
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Treaty of Nanking: First Opium War, ceded Hong Kong Island (1842).
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Convention of Peking: Second Opium War, ceded Kowloon Peninsula (1860).
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Convention for Extension of Hong Kong Territory: (1898) leased the New Territories.
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Details about ceding or leasing regions of Hong Kong to Britain during these conflicts are listed in the images.
Indigenous Inhabitants and the British
- Indigenous inhabitants were involved in the Six-Day War of 1899 after Britain attempted to seize the New Territories.
- The British dismantled the iron gates of Kat Hing Wai as a sign of victory and shipped them to Britain.
- The indigenous inhabitants sought to maintain traditional laws, land rights, and customs as outlined in the Basic Law (Article 40).
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Test your knowledge on the treaties involved in the Opium Wars, specifically the Treaty of Nanking and the Convention of Peking. Explore the historical context of Hong Kong's lease to Great Britain and the economic policies during its early occupation. This quiz covers key details about the treaties and their implications.
