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The tsar was quick to agree to negotiate a peace treaty to end the Russo-Japanese War mainly because

A
Russia feared that Japan would totally crush its forces.
B
Russia was running low on fighting resources.
C
Russia was winning but was unsure that it could continue to win.
D
Russia was fighting a strong military from afar.
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How did Japan become the most powerful nation in Asia?

A
Japan doubled its territory in Asia.
B
Japan’s economy followed the US’s example.
C
Japan adopted Western military technologies and training methods.
D
Japan’s government made extremely wise alliances.
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In which ways did the Meiji Restoration modernize Japanese government and society? Select three answers.It appointed the emperor as head of the government.It created a democracy to model that of the US.It abolished feudalism and the samurai.It created a constitutional monarchy.It opened technology schools and universities.

A
It appointed the emperor as head of the government.
B
It created a democracy to model that of the US.
C
It abolished feudalism and the samurai.
D
It created a constitutional monarchy.
E
It opened technology schools and universities.
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How was Japan easily able to defeat China in the Sino-Japanese War?

A
Japan’s military was better trained and equipped.
B
China surrendered quickly.
C
China had fewer troops.
D
Japan enlisted the help of its allies in Europe.
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How would a government legally take control of another territory to add it to its own?

A
Annex it.
B
Append it.
C
Incorporate it.
D
Appropriate it.
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The peace conference ending the Russo-Japanese War took place in which country?

A
the US
B
Japan
C
Russia
D
China
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Something China and Japan have in common is

A
they borrowed and adapted Western ideas.
B
they remained true to their cultural traditions.
C
they industrialized to improve their economies.
D
they have a history of strong cultural traditions.
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What was Commodore Perry’s significant contribution to the beginning of Japan’s transformation?

A
He closed all embassies except the US.
B
He opened Japan to the West.
C
He made Japan open its ports to Europe.
D
He sold US warships to Japan.
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Which is a true statement about the Treaty of Kanagawa?

A
It was an unequal treaty that favored Japan.
B
It was an unequal treaty that favored the US.
C
It was a treaty that was fair to both sides.
D
It was a treaty that Japan was happy with.
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Because Japan felt disrespected by the provisions of the Treaty of Portsmouth, it would most likely lead Japan to

A
an increase in aggressive imperialism.
B
a desire to reclaim Manchuria from China.
C
eventual revenge against the country of Russia.
D
lack of trust in the US and future negotiations with it.

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