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=[ **NOTICE: to download music see bottom of lyrics ( you can play it on WMP or Itunes)**= =[[image:opium.gif width="443" height="357" align="right" caption="opium smokers"]]Members: Gregory Lind, Stephanie Cano, Kevin Herrera, Alejandro O, Nicholas V, Sixto Z, Victoria O= =Imperialism=

The **Ming and the Qing** were the **last dynasties** They were thriving off trade in the **Yangtze** China just wanted to be left alone They were prospering on their own But they had nothing in return to give the Chinese The thugs gave them the addictive bud Britain's Royal Navy would not be shaken Forced China to open their ports** Signed an **unequal treaty** When they lost the war
 * Britain just wanted their silk and tea**
 * So they gave them opium got them hooked on drugs**
 * Drugged out masses overtaken**
 * They conquered for commerce

Mother countries they're all the same == When they're hungry they devour So they can sit back and drink their tea Without a thought to the great humanity
 * Imperialists** always get their way
 * It's all about money control trade and power**

With a letter and four boats ready for war The U.S. wanted a piece of the pie And they were staring Japan straight in the eye But they were no match for Mathew's fleet Now the towering doors were open wide
 * Mathew Perry** arrived on their shores
 * Japan just wanted to keep the peace**
 * Japan had no choice but to comply**

The weaker accepts his fate** They threaten with war so they can make more than before Craving land, a need to expand**
 * The stronger nation dominates
 * Dollars and gold it never gets old

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