Expanding Borders

Question 1

Why did President Cleveland refuse to annex Hawaii?

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A: He felt annexation would be unjust and illegal.

Question 2

Japan began modernizing its politics and economy in 1868 in a process called

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B: the Meiji Restoration ✓ Correct

Question 3

Which of the following best describes how the Boxer Rebellion ended?

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D: The Boxers were defeated by an international army, which allowed foreign occupation to continue.

Question 4

In 1853, who commanded the fleet that arrived in Japan with a letter from President Fillmore?

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A: Commodore Matthew Perry ✓ Correct

Question 5

Which of the following best explains how the United States acquired Alaska?

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B: The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. ✓ Correct

Question 6

In which order did groups from the United States first settle in Hawaii?

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B: missionaries, businessmen, military ✓ Correct

Question 7

As a result of the Industrial Revolution, Japan was able to

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A: manufacture more goods and build modern warships

Question 8

According to the Open Door policy, China’s ability to tax trade

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D: encouraged fair trade for all countries.

Question 9

How did the actions of Commodore Perry help Japan in 1854?

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B: Perry helped the Japanese make contact with the outside world.

Question 10

Which European country did Japan fight and defeat during a war from 1904-1905?

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C: Russia ✓ Correct

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