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Why did Russia offer to sell Alaska to the United States?

Russia did not believe the territory was worth continuing to own.

Russia could not afford to secure the territory’s natural resources.

Russia could not protect the remote territory from foreign invasion.

Russia did not want the territory to be seized by the United States first.

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This newspaper drawing shows India under British rule.What does the image best show regarding life for many of India’s people under British rule?

the effects of forced relocation by the British

the lack of hospitals provided by the British

dying from the plague while under British rule

the poverty that existed under British rule

How did Perry help the United States expand its influence in Asia?

Perry defended the Philippines against Spanish invaders.

Perry commanded the first US trading fleet to China.

Perry attacked and captured the Japanese port of Uraga.

Perry negotiated the first treaty between the United States and Japan.

Emperor Guangxu instituted sweeping reforms to modernize the government and the economy, and as a result

Empress Cixi had him arrested.

Empress Cixi supported him.

China surged forward economically.

China’s people supported him.

What was one change established by the British raj in India?

The British raj wrote reports to investors about trading profits.

The British raj built a private army made up of Indian soldiers.

The British raj created a civil-service system to rule the country.

The British raj set up a bribery system to keep local leaders in line.

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tariff

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goods tax

surcharge

What was Gandhi's position on how Hindus and Muslims should live in an independent India?

Hindus and Muslims should live in separate countries

Muslims should control their own governmen

Religious groups should avoid political participation

Hindus and Muslims should live together peacefully

The British East India Company had taken over India by

the 1550s.

the 1650s

the 1750s.

the 1850s.

How did President Roosevelt’s “big stick” policy affect the construction of the Panama Canal?

The United States helped Panama declare independence from Colombia, then negotiated for the canal.

The United States helped Colombia declare independence from Panama, then negotiated for the canal.

The United States used military force to annex Panama, then demanded that the canal be built.

The United States used economic sanctions to hurt Panama, then demanded that the canal be built.

What did imperial nations have to do to protect their economic interests?

They imposed high taxes on foreign products.

They exported products to foreign countries.

They built large armies.

They built large navies.

The map below shows the partition of India by the British.Which two areas became separate Muslim majorities after the partition?

West Pakistan and India

India and Burma

West Pakistan and East Pakistan

India and East Pakistan

An example of Japanese imperial rule that was evident when it placed restrictions on Korean rights was that

it took away all guns.

it squelched nationalist groups.

it assumed control of the government.

it assumed control of newspapers and free speech.

Why did India’s desire for independence increase following World War II?

It decided it had lived under British rule long enough.

It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence.

It decided to go to war against Britain unless it was freed.

It realized it could succeed as an independent country.

What kind of resistance to colonial rule was exhibited in India?

huge citizen uprisings

violent militias

non-violent protests

guerilla movements

Which action best illustrates France’s mission civilisatrice?

bringing running water to remote villages

teaching reading to city schoolchildren

making farmers plant crops to feed more people

putting classic art pieces in major museums

The map shows sea travel from coast to coast in the 1800s.

The US intended to annex additional foreign territories in the area.

The US wanted a more-efficient way to move troops into Central America.

The US sought a direct route to get supplies to South America’s mainland.

The US needed an easier and faster way to get goods from coast to coast.

How did William H. Seward aid US expansion?

Seward sent missionaries to Hawaii to spread US culture.

Seward concluded the first US treaty with Japan.

Seward negotiated the end of the Russo-Japanese War.

Seward signed a treaty with Russia to buy Alaska.

The map shows British India.What does this map of British India in 1860 show?

provinces ruled by East India Company and trading states

provinces ruled by East India Company and manufacturing states

provinces ruled by the British raj and states controlled by Indian monarchs

provinces ruled by sepoys and states controlled by Mughal empire

What was one change established by the British raj in India?

The British raj wrote reports to investors about trading profits.

The British raj built a private army made up of Indian soldiers.

The British raj created a civil-service system to rule the country.

The British raj set up a bribery system to keep local leaders in line.

What was Hawaii’s status following its annexation in 1898?

US state

US territory

independent nation

Filipino territory

What was a major effect of the Russo-Japanese War?

Japan added Manchuria to its territory.

Japan gained influence in nations such as Manchuria and Korea.

Russia defeated the Japanese fleet.

Russia rose as a major competitor for power in east Asia.

Which of the following best states how the Open Door policy affected China and other countries doing business there?

The Open Door policy stimulated trade and maintained the influence of foreign powers in China.

The Open Door policy equally benefited China, the United States, and other foreign powers.

The Open Door policy increased tax collections in China because of additional trading revenues.

The Open Door policy benefited the United States because China was grateful for US intervention.

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Taiwanese

Japanese

Korean

Chinese

Tyranny was used to exert control over citizens in Latin America, with the hope of ending instability. It often resulted in

increased stability.

dictatorships.

rebellion.

liberal reforms.

How did President Roosevelt’s “big stick” policy affect the construction of the Panama Canal?

The United States helped Panama declare independence from Colombia, then negotiated for the canal.

The United States helped Colombia declare independence from Panama, then negotiated for the canal.

The United States used military force to annex Panama, then demanded that the canal be built.

The United States used economic sanctions to hurt Panama, then demanded that the canal be built.

This map shows Latin America in 1819. Gran Colombia was comprised of Venezuela, Colombia, Panama and Ecuador.

colony.

newly formed country.

confederation.

dictatorship.

What was one result of French rule in Vietnam?

Existing Vietnamese leaders were allowed to maintain their leadership positions.

All leaders were required to renounce their Vietnamese citizenship.

Vietnamese rulers were given impressive-sounding, but meaningless, positions.

Anyone who converted to Christianity was allowed many rights and benefits that were not given to others.

At the end of the 1800s, why was the United States unable to expand trade with China?

Japan controlled most of China.

Japan and other imperialist nations controlled China.

Japan blocked US ships from reaching Pacific ports.

Japan and anti-imperialists in the US government blocked trade with China.

Which is a true statement about the Open Door policy?

The idea for the policy was opposed by the United States.

All nations did not want to pay taxes equally.

All nations should have equal access to ports of trade.

The idea for the policy came from Britain and France.

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