Episode 2 of 3
Parliamentary Vote on the Incident
- When
- 3 March 1857
- Where
- London
The British government lost a Parliamentary vote in March 1857 regarding the Arrow incident and events at Canton.
This vote reflected domestic political disagreement over the justification for military action. The loss did not halt the conflict, as British forces continued to prepare for operations in China despite delays from the Indian Rebellion.
Sources
- Second Opium War Wikipedia
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