The New Imperialism — Test Answers

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?

It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.

China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation.

It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans.

Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War.

Which of the words best describes Africa?

desert

continent

country

river

The Meiji Era changed Japanese society by

depending on imports from the West, reducing the military, and encouraging Western influence.

modernizing the armed forces, establishing universal education, and deemphasizing nationalism.

encouraging Western influence, establishing universal education, and emphasizing nationalism.

modernizing the armed forces, investing in factories, and establishing universal education.

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