Imperialism in East Asia Answers

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Open Door
B
Boxer
C
Opium War
D
Progressive
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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 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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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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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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China was easily defeated by the British in the first Opium War because

A
China’s navy was no match for Britain’s advanced weaponry.
B
Britain had help from its allies in Europe to fight the Chinese.
C
China never had a chance after Britain’s surprise attack.
D
Britain’s navy outnumbered the Chinese navy by fifty to one.
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In China, food shortages, corruption in government, and high rates of opium addiction led to

A
the Opium Wars.
B
the Taiping Rebellion.
C
the Boxer Rebellion.
D
the Open Door Policy.
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What was the most significant result of the Opium Wars?

A
China’s navy was exposed as incompetent.
B
China could no longer impose tariffs.
C
They increased Britain’s influence in China.
D
They decreased Europe’s influence in China.
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What were Dowager Empress Cixi’s accomplishments during her reign? Check all that apply.

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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These are the Spheres of Influence in China.Which country had the second largest sphere of influence in China?

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A
Russia
B
France
C
Britain
D
Japan

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