Macartney’s Expedition and the Global Economy
Macartney’s Expedition and the Global Economy
In 1793 the global economy was centered in East and South Asia, not in Europe. The British embassy, led by Lord Macartney, wanted to change that.
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 03:10 Why was Portsmouth important?
- 03:54 Where was the economic center of the world at the end of the eighteenth century?
- 04:25 Why were Europeans more interested in trade with China than the Chinese were in trade with Europe?
- 05:30 What roles did European powers in the Indian Ocean (other than Britain) play in the global economy?
- 07:46 Why did Lord Macartney travel to China?
- 09:25 Did Macartney succeed? Why or why not?