one page of PPT should be a timeline to introduce Hong Kong’s history of colonial rule according to the file: history
the following information can be your reference
1. Pre-colonial Hong Kong:
– Provide a brief background of Hong Kong before colonial rule.
– Mention its significance as a trading port and its connections to China.
– Provide a brief background of Hong Kong before colonial rule.
– Mention its significance as a trading port and its connections to China.
2. The First Opium War (1839-1842):
– Explain the causes and outcomes of the First Opium War.
– Discuss how the war led to the cession of Hong Kong Island to the British under the Treaty of Nanking.
– Explain the causes and outcomes of the First Opium War.
– Discuss how the war led to the cession of Hong Kong Island to the British under the Treaty of Nanking.
3. Expansion of British Rule:
– Detail the development of British control and administration in Hong Kong.
– Discuss the establishment of a British colony and the early challenges faced.
– Detail the development of British control and administration in Hong Kong.
– Discuss the establishment of a British colony and the early challenges faced.
4. The Second Opium War (1856-1860) and the Convention of Peking:
– Explain the causes and outcomes of the Second Opium War.
– Discuss how the Convention of Peking resulted in the British cession of the Kowloon Peninsula.
– Explain the causes and outcomes of the Second Opium War.
– Discuss how the Convention of Peking resulted in the British cession of the Kowloon Peninsula.
5. Development of Hong Kong as a British Colony:
– Highlight the significant milestones and developments during the colonial period.
– Mention the growth of trade, infrastructure, and institutions in Hong Kong under British rule.
– Highlight the significant milestones and developments during the colonial period.
– Mention the growth of trade, infrastructure, and institutions in Hong Kong under British rule.
6. The New Territories Lease:
– Explain the circumstances leading to the lease of the New Territories from China.
– Discuss the terms of the lease and its impact on the territorial boundaries of Hong Kong.
– Explain the circumstances leading to the lease of the New Territories from China.
– Discuss the terms of the lease and its impact on the territorial boundaries of Hong Kong.
7. Negotiations and the Sino-British Joint Declaration:
– Describe the negotiations between China and Britain leading to the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
– Highlight the key provisions and agreements outlined in the declaration regarding the handover of Hong Kong.
– Describe the negotiations between China and Britain leading to the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
– Highlight the key provisions and agreements outlined in the declaration regarding the handover of Hong Kong.
8. Transfer of Sovereignty:
– Discuss the events leading up to the handover of Hong Kong in 1997.
– Mention the ceremonies and celebrations surrounding the transfer of sovereignty.
– Discuss the events leading up to the handover of Hong Kong in 1997.
– Mention the ceremonies and celebrations surrounding the transfer of sovereignty.
9. Post-handover Hong Kong:
– Provide an overview of the “one country, two systems” principle and its implementation in Hong Kong.
– Highlight key developments and challenges faced by Hong Kong after the handover.
– Provide an overview of the “one country, two systems” principle and its implementation in Hong Kong.
– Highlight key developments and challenges faced by Hong Kong after the handover.
10. Additional Resources:
– Provide a list of recommended readings or resources for further topic exploration.
– Provide a list of recommended readings or resources for further topic exploration.
Remember to use visuals, such as maps, photographs, and charts, to enhance the presentation and engage the audience.