China Resists Outside Influence
Modernization in Japan
U.S. Economic Imperialism
Turmoil and Change in Mexico
Famous Figures
100

What were the main causes for the Boxer Rebellion in China?

Opposition to foreign influence, especially Christian missionaries.
100

Name an effect of the Treaty of Kanagawa in Japan

Opening of Japanese ports to American trade, establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the U.S., weakening of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

100

What was the name for Latin American military dictators who often ruled through force?

Caudillos

100

What was the name of the Mexican president who implemented liberal reforms and secularization policies called "La Reforma"?

Benito Juarez

100

Who was the female regent during the late Qing Dynasy?

Dowager Empress Cixi

200

Name one effect of the Treaty of Nanjing in China.

Opening of additional Chinese ports to British trade, payment of indemnity to Britain, Loss of Hong Kong to Britain.

200

Name a cause of the Russo-Japanese War

Territorial disputes in Manchuria and Korea, Russian expansion into East Asia, Japanese desire for colonial possessions. 
200

What was the American policy that stated European powers do not belong in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere?

The Monroe Doctrine

200

What is the name of the Mexican dictator who suppressed opposition and favored foreign investment sometimes called, "Order and Progress"?

Porfirio Diaz

200

Who was the leader of the Taiping Rebellion?

Hong Xiuauan

300

What was the purpose of the Open-Door policy in China?

To ensure equal trading rights for all foreign powers in China.

300

Name an effect of the Russo-Japanese War.

Japan emerges as a regional power, Russia's defeat led to internal unrest and revolution, Treaty of Portsmouth was signed and mediated by the U.S.

300

Name a cause for the Spanish-American War

American support of Cuban independence, the sinking of the USS Maine, Spanish colonial policies in Cuba and the Phillipines.

300

Who was the leader of the Mexican Revolution who overthrew Porfirio Diaz?

Franciso Madero

300

Who was the leader of the Meiji Restoration who brought Japan modernizing reforms?

Mutsushito

400

What were effects of the Taiping Rebellion in China?

Loss of life, weakening of the Qing Dynasty, spreading of anti-Manchu sentiments. 

400

What was the period of westernization and modernization in Japan called?

Meiji era

400

What is the name of the U.S. policy that asserted the right of the U.S. to intervene in Latin American affairs to maintain stability?

The Roosevelt Corollary

400

What was the name of the mission where Santa Anna had a hard-fought victory over the Texan forces?

Alamo

400

Who was the Mexican dictator who ruled several times during the 19th century who was leader during the loss of the Texas Revolt?

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

500

What were effects of the Opium War in China?

Forced opening of the Chinese ports to British trade, Loss of Hong Kong to Britain, unequal treaties agains the Chinese.

500

What ways did China and Japan differ in their approach to a changing world in the 19th century?

Japan embraced modernization and westernization and focused on economic growth and empire building, while China allows foreign governments spheres of influence while losing many regional territorial conflicts. 

500

What was the significance of the Panama Canal?

Provided a shortcut for ships travelling between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean, enhanced American control over trade routes and naval power, and facilitated global trade and commerce. 

500

What was the name of the battle that decisively won the Texas Revolt for the Texans?

Battle of San Jacinto

500

Name one of two significant revolutionary leaders who fought for agrarian reforms and social justice.

Pancho Villa or Emiliano Zapata.

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