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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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What steps did Chinese emperors take to reduce foreign influence in China? Check all that apply.

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

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Russia
B
France
C
Britain
D
Japan
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What did China agree to do once the Treaty of Nanjing was signed? Select three answers.

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 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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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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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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What product did Britain continue to export despite objections by the Chinese government?

A
silk fabric
B
opium
C
coal
D
art
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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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The end of dynastic rule in China was ultimately due to

A
greed.
B
opium.
C
imperialism.
D
isolationism.

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