1)Opium, an extremely addictive drug, became an important factor in Britain and China in the 1800s

1)Opium, an extremely addictive drug, became an important factor in Britain and China in the 1800s. Describe the opium "trade." How was opium used in helping to shift world economic dominance away from Asia and toward Europe? Be sure to support your argument with specific historical examples.
2)In what ways did imperial, colonial, and racist systems expand or change during the 1800's? What types of resistance efforts challenged the expansion of these systems? Support your answer with specific historical examples. Give at least one example of resistance besides Ethiopia.
3)Why was Ethiopia able to defeat Italian colonial invaders and remain independent during the "Scramble for Africa"? Be sure to support your argument with specific historical examples.