Boxer Rebellion
A goal of both the Boxer Rebellion in China and the Mau Mau movement in Kenya was to
1) promote laissez-faire capitalism
(2) end foreign control
(3) develop modern industries
(4) create a totalitarian state
End foreign control
Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the
opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan
The White Man’s Burden Take up the White Man’s burden– Send forth the best ye breed–
Go bind your sons to exile
Te serve your captives’ need;
To wait, in heavy harness
On fluttered folk and wild-
Your new-caught, sullen peoples,
Half-devil and half-child
— Rudyard Kipling, 1899
The message of this poem was used by many Europeans to justify...
imperialism
Who forced China's drug problem?
Britain
Adam Smith is the father of
Capitalism
The Boxer Rebellion and the work of Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen) are most closely associated with the
Rise of Nationalism
Which situation best illustrates the concept of isolationism?
(1) The Spanish government required that gold found in its colonies be brought directly to Spain.
(2) Japan closed its ports to trade with other nations.
(3) France, Germany, Belgium, and Great Britain negotiated to divide various areas of Africa into colonies.
(4) The British ruled much of India through the control of local rulers
Japan closed its ports to trade with other nations.
Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?
(1) Universal suffrage is a basic human right.
(2) Political equality strengthens the effectiveness of government.
(3) Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups.
(4) Public education should be guaranteed to all members of a society
Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups.
The Chinese government seized.....and did what with it?
Karl Marx is the father of
Communism
During the 1840's, China signed "unequal treaties" with Western nations mainly because
Western nations had superior military technology
The terms Bushido, samurai, and daimyo are most closely associated with which group in Japanese history?
military
The result of the Opium War in China was similar to the result of Commodore Perry’s expedition to Japan in that both events
increased Western trade and influence in Asia
Under this treaty, they had to give Britain a huge indemnity, or payment for losses in a war. They also had to open 5 ports for Trade and give Britain the island of Hong Kong.
What is the name of the Treaty?
Treaty of Nanjing
Prior to the West, explain whether Japan or China was stronger.
China they had tea, porcelain and silk which other countries wanted. They had a favorable trade.
Explain the historical circumstances that led to the Boxer Rebellion.
Chinese people did not like/accept having foreigners in their country and wanted to get rid of them.
One way in which Emperor Meiji and Atatürk are similar is that they both promoted
Which policy is most directly associated with the terms spheres of influence, extraterritoriality, and protectorate? (1) collectivization (2) containment (3) isolationism (4) imperialism
Imperialism
The Opium Wars in China and the expedition of Commodore Matthew Perry to Japan resulted in
an increase in Western trade and influence in Asia
In the years following the Meiji Restoration in Japan and the unification of Germany in the 19th century, both nations experienced
(1) an increase in military production and strengthened military forces
(2) a reduction in tensions with neighboring nations (3) a restructuring of government that included popularly elected monarchs
(4) a decrease in the reliance on industrialization and trade
an increase in military production and strengthened military forces
Explain the effects of the Boxer Rebellion.
Nationalism grew in China, allowing them to advance their technologies.
Which statement best describes events in Japan during the period of the Meiji Restoration?
(1) Japan sought to isolate itself from world affairs.
(2) Rapid industrialization and economic growth occurred.
(3) Local lords increased their power over the Japanese emperor.
(4) Agriculture was taken over by the government.
Rapid industrialization and economic growth
(1884-1885) A meeting at which representatives from European Nations agreed upon rules for the European organization of Africa
Berlin Conference
Which statement best describes an effect of the Opium War on China?
(1) The British expelled all Chinese from Hong Kong. (2) The British victory led to spheres of influence in China.
(3) The British ended the importing of opium into China.
(4) The British established a parliamentary democracy in China.
Led to the spheres of influence
Camillo di Cavour is to unification of Italy as Otto von Bismarck is to unification of
Germany