"Unequal Treaties" refer to a series of agreements imposed on various countries, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, that favored Western powers. These treaties often resulted from military conflicts or coercive diplomacy, leading to significant concessions from the weaker nations, such as China and Japan. The terms of these treaties typically included territorial cessions, extraterritorial rights for foreign nationals, and economic privileges that undermined the sovereignty of the affected countries. Notable examples include the Treaty of Nanking (1842) and the Treaty of Kanagawa (1854), which exemplified the imbalances in power and influence during this period.