Imperialism in East Asia Answers

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What were Dowager Empress Cixi’s accomplishments during her reign? Check all that apply.She served as the regent for her five-year-old son.She controlled the Qing Dynasty for forty-seven years.She modernized the Chinese military.She put down the Boxer Rebellion.She established the Open Door policy.

A
She served as the regent for her five-year-old son.
B
She controlled the Qing Dynasty for forty-seven years.
C
She modernized the Chinese military.
D
She put down the Boxer Rebellion.
E
She established the Open Door policy.
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Many Chinese were not happy about the increasing Western influence so they

A
supported Empress Cixi.
B
supported Emperor Guangxu.
C
rose up in the Boxer Rebellion.
D
rose up in the Taiping Rebellion.
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What steps did Chinese emperors take to reduce foreign influence in China? Check all that apply.They had no interest in European manufactured goods.They did not allow Europeans or Japanese to immigrate.They controlled the number of foreign visitors.They pursued a policy of isolationism.They limited trade to one port.

A
They had no interest in European manufactured goods.
B
They did not allow Europeans or Japanese to immigrate.
C
They controlled the number of foreign visitors.
D
They pursued a policy of isolationism.
E
They limited trade to one port.
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Why did John Hay propose the Open Door policy?

A
The United States wanted to take control of China's government.
B
China asked the United States for military protection against the European traders.
C
The United States was concerned that European nations were dominating Chinese trade.
D
European nations requested equal access to Chinese markets.
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BoxersImperialistsProgressivesIsolationists

A
Boxers
B
Imperialists
C
Progressives
D
Isolationists
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Which is a true statement about the effect of the Taiping Rebellion?

A
Britain took control of China’s government.
B
The internal government conflict ended.
C
The Qing Dynasty was strengthened.
D
The number of lives lost was over twenty million.
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What did China agree to do once the Treaty of Nanjing was signed? Select three answers.eliminate all tariffs on imported goodscreate a “fair and reasonable” tariffallow Britain to trade at five portssurrender the territory of Hong Kongsurrender the island of Taiwan

A
eliminate all tariffs on imported goods
B
create a “fair and reasonable” tariff
C
allow Britain to trade at five ports
D
surrender the territory of Hong Kong
E
surrender the island of Taiwan
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?

A
China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation.
B
Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War.
C
It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans.
D
It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.
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During the Taiping Rebellion, who rebelled?

A
the army
B
the peasants
C
the wealthy
D
the foreigners
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China was divided into areas of foreign economic control which were known as

A
provinces of control.
B
islands of influence.
C
areas of domination.
D
spheres of influence.

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