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Lesson 1- Expanding Borders Answers

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At the end of the 1800s, why did people fear that China might be split into different imperialist colonies?

A
China was losing a war with Japan and the United States.
B
China was fighting an alliance of several European powers.
C
China was too weak to prevent other nations from controlling parts of its territory.
D
China was unable to stop revolts in various Chinese provinces.
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Which of the following best describes how Japan changed from an isolationist society to a world power?

A
Japan’s many treaties meant that Western countries helped it fight wars.
B
Japan’s powerful military developed even while the country remained isolationist.
C
Japan’s samurai became formidable warriors who could not be defeated.
D
Japan’s industrialization enabled it to build modern warships and weaponry.
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According to the Open Door policy, China’s ability to tax trade

A
inspired some countries to levy their own taxes.
B
discouraged some nations from trading there.
C
angered Japan and Russia.
D
encouraged fair trade for all countries.
4

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

A
The US annexed Hawaii in 1900.
B
The US bought Hawaii from Japan in 1868.
C
The US received Hawaii from Spain in the Treaty of Paris.
D
The US bought Hawaii from Spain following the Spanish-American War.
5

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

A
to capture Tokyo
B
to make accurate maps of Japan
C
to negotiate a treaty
D
to start a postal service
6

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

A
It modernized its economy and politics.
B
It continued its earlier isolationist principles.
C
It replaced its emperor with an elected president.
D
It limited its people’s involvement in government.
7

In 1853, who commanded the fleet that arrived in Japan with a letter from President Fillmore?

A
Commodore Matthew Perry
B
Admiral Horatio Nelson
C
Admiral David Farragut
D
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
8

What was the first territory the United States acquired beyond the borders of its 48 contiguous states?

A
Alaska.
B
Guam.
C
Hawaii.
D
the Philippines.
9

Which of the following best describes how the Boxer Rebellion ended?

A
The Boxers negotiated a peace treaty with the empress of China.
B
The Boxers set up a government in Beijing and refused to trade with foreigners.
C
The Boxers took over the capital city and attacked foreign churches and businesses.
D
The Boxers were defeated by an international army, which allowed foreign occupation to continue.
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As a result of the Industrial Revolution, Japan was able to

A
manufacture more goods and build modern warships
B
manufacture more weapons and build submarines
C
take greater control over their citizens
D
build and sell more warships overseas

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