The Rise of Modern Japan Answers

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Open DoorBoxerOpium WarProgressive

A
Open Door
B
Boxer
C
Opium War
D
Progressive
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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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China was insulated from the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions occurring in Europe because of its self-imposed isolation. As a result,

A
it did not face competition and could focus more clearly on its own goals.
B
the West continued to badger China diplomatically for cooperation.
C
the West surged ahead of China while China began its slow decline.
D
it grew in a parallel way in technology and science, surging ahead of Europe.
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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.
5

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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During the Taiping Rebellion, who rebelled?

A
the army
B
the peasants
C
the wealthy
D
the foreigners
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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 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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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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