Expanding Borders

Question 1

Which of the following best explains how Hawaii become a US territory?

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The US annexed Hawaii in 1900.

Question 2

Why did President Cleveland refuse to annex Hawaii?

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He felt annexation would be unjust and illegal.

Question 3

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

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Russia ✓ Correct

Question 4

Why did President Fillmore send Commodore Perry to Japan in 1853 and 1854?

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to negotiate a treaty

Question 5

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

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encouraged fair trade for all countries.

Question 6

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

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missionaries, businessmen, military ✓ Correct

Question 7

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

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the Meiji Restoration ✓ Correct

Question 8

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

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manufacture more goods and build modern warships

Question 9

How did Japan compete with Western nations to become a world power in the late 1800s?

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It modernized its economy and politics.

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