Reformations and Diplomatic Relations Flashcards
(30 cards)
What did Mindon Min believe
Mindon Min believed that modernizing Myanmar would protect it from British imperialism.
When did they make Peacock Coins
Peacock coins were minted in Mandalay in 1865 to pay salaries and standardize currency.
When did the Thathameda Tax System get introduced
The Thathameda tax system was introduced in 1857 to modernize tax collection.
Who made the Telegraph System
Mindon Min developed a telegraph system using Myanmar characters to improve communication.
How many ships did he get for trading
Mindon Min got five large ships and numerous smaller ones to boost domestic trade.
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How many Factories in Mandalay are there
Over 50 factories were built between 1858-1874, including iron, sugar, and weaving factories.
How many Artillery Factories were there
Four artillery factories were established during Mindon Min’s reign.
how many steamships did the Shipyard on Ayeyarwady River make
the shipyard was built on the Ayeyarwady River in 1870, producing 18 steamships.
Suez Canal Impact
The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 greatly improved trade with Europe.
Royal Monopoly on Trade
Upper Myanmar’s foreign trade was a royal monopoly, with goods traded through royal agents.
English Education
Dr. Marks was given land to teach English, and he educated the princes.
Who were sent to France, England and India
Myanmar scholars were sent to England, France, and India to study military and industrial capabilities.
Yadanarbone Naypyitaw Newspaper
The newspaper “Yadanarbone Naypyitaw” was first published on March 20, 1875.
Standing Army
A standing army was formed under Thibaw Min, with international instructors training the troops.
Mission to India (1854)
A mission was sent to India in 1854 to negotiate the return of Lower Myanmar from the British.
French-Myanmar Relations
A French mission arrived in Amarapura in 1856, establishing closer ties between France and Myanmar.
Mission to the USA (1857)
Myanmar sent a delegation to the U.S. in 1857 to expand trade relations.
European Mission (1871)
Kin WinMinGyi led a mission to Europe in 1871 to strengthen diplomatic ties and learn about European countries.
Treaty with Italy (1871)
A Treaty of Commerce and Friendship was signed with Italy in 1871.
Attempted Treaty with Russia (1874)
An attempt to sign a treaty with Russia in 1874 was unsuccessful.
French Weapons Negotiation
Mindon Min tried to negotiate with the French for weapons to retake Bago Province.
German-Myanmar Alliance Treaty (1883)
Thibaw Min signed a German-Myanmar alliance treaty in Rome in 1883.
French-Myanmar Commercial Treaty (1885)
The French-Myanmar Commercial Treaty was signed on January 15, 1885.
British Response to French Intervention
The Third Anglo-Myanmar War began to stop French intervention in Upper Myanmar.
