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Unit 4- Test — Unit test Answers

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Which statement characterizes Japan’s economy during the Meiji Restoration?

A
Japan’s economy limited trade with other nations because of isolationism.
B
Japan’s economy was based on agriculture and did not change much.
C
Japan’s economy expanded trade with Western nations and industrialized rapidly.
D
Japan’s economy suffered economic declines because industrialization was slow.
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When Perry returned to Japan in 1854, why did he bring more ships than he had in 1853?

A
to convince the Japanese to negotiate
B
to trade goods with the Japanese
C
to train US sailors to navigate across the Pacific
D
to transport a new US consul and other officials
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Which of the following best describes the controversy in the United States over the 1868 purchase of Alaska?

A
Supporters hoped to connect Alaska to the “Lower 48” by annexing Canada, a plan detractors considered imperialistic.
B
Supporters saw Alaska as a foothold into Europe, while detractors were concerned that attacking Europe would prove too costly.
C
Supporters believed Alaska would provide valuable natural resources, while detractors felt it was too cold and too far away.
D
Supporters felt that control of Alaska was key to expanding US trade, while detractors believed that Alaska was too far north to influence trade.
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Why did the United States establish the Open Door policy?

A
to ensure that it could conduct trade with and exert influence in China
B
to encourage immigration from China and other Asian countries
C
to allow US missionaries to travel freely in other countries
D
to secure a lasting peace among the various imperial powers
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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.
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What was one cause of the Sepoy Rebellion in India?

A
The British outlawed many Indian traditions.
B
The British instituted the caste system.
C
The British began to collect taxes.
D
The British opened trade posts.
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Which event occurred as a result of India’s partition in 1947?

A
Hindus relocated to Pakistan.
B
Nehru was assassinated.
C
Citizens began to riot.
D
Muslims and Hindus became more tolerant.
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How did reforms during the 1860s affect Mexico?

A
They made Mexico much stronger.
B
They failed to empower Mexico’s Catholic Church.
C
They led to a greater divide between rich and poor.
D
They failed to make Mexico more stable.
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The United States helped plantation owners revolt against Hawaii’s queen by

A
sending soldiers to Hawaii.
B
banning imports from Hawaii.
C
lending money to plantation owners.
D
supplying ammunition to plantation owners.
10

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.
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Many people in both Haiti and the US reacted negatively to the US intervention in Haiti. What could the US have done to avoid this reaction?

A
The US could have used less force to exert its influence.
B
The US could have tried to hurt, rather than help, Haiti.
C
The US could have assisted the violent rebel groups.
D
The US could have worked to weaken Haiti’s economy.
12

The United States intervened in Cuba in 1898 to help it gain independence from

A
Spain.
B
Britain.
C
Russia.
D
France.
13

The US and Europe intervened in Mexico’s politics primarily because of

A
fears that Mexico’s instability would affect their own interests.
B
concern that dictatorial rule in Mexico violated human rights laws.
C
concern that Mexican citizens would fall deeper into a cycle of poverty.
D
fears that Mexico’s military would attempt to grab foreign territory.
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The refugee crisis that occurred in India after its partition by the British was a result of

A
too many people trying to relocate at one time.
B
a citizen-led protest of the partitioning.
C
the Muslim-Hindu riots and violence.
D
not enough land being given to Muslims.
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This illustration of India under British rule appeared in a London newspaper in 1877.This image showing the Great Famine implies that

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A
the British Raj was working to help Indian citizens.
B
life in India would improve under British rule.
C
imperialism had become too difficult for the British people.
D
the British did not suffer the hardships the Indians faced.
16

If Haiti had more political stability, it is most likely that it would also have

A
more effective US intervention.
B
a constitutional government.
C
a stronger economy.
D
more independent territories.
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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. ✓ Correct
D
China was unable to stop revolts in various Chinese provinces.
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Which outcome best shows the scale of disruption caused by independence and partition?

A
more than 14 million people were forced to leave their homes during partition
B
India gained political control over its former British territories
C
religious tensions between groups ended before independence
D
economic conditions across the region improved soon after independence
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Which quotation best illustrates the imperialist ideals of Great Britain?

A
“We must help these inferior cultures because it is our duty.”
B
“We need to bring modern technologies to these poor people.”
C
“We should conquer more nations to advance our beliefs.”
D
“We must get rid of all evidence of our colonies’ cultures.”
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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.

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