Definitions and key people
Define the Sphere of Influence
an area, usually around a seaport, where one had special trading privileges
What country was John Hay, Secretary of State
United States of America
What did John Hay use to block other countries from seizing China land
Open Door Policy
Define Open Door Policy
The power of an organization over a certain area or people
What was the only country not be part of the sphere of influence
United States of America
More than _____ foreigners were killed
200
Define the Boxer Rebellion
an era in which foreign governments came together and formed an army to fight against the Boxers
What two Asian countries carved the Sphere of Influence in China
Russia and Japan
Foreign government quickly organized an international army that included _____ Americans
2,500 Americans
Define John Hay
a Secretary of State who attempted to block land deals and seizes to China
What countries urged to take China's land
France, Germany, United States of America, Britain, Germany, Russia, and Japan
Where were the Righteous Fists of Harmony from
China
Define Righteous Fists of Harmony
a secret society who are called Boxers, drew violence to foreign influences
The _____ caused the United States to go late in the race for China territory
Civil War
When Righteous Fists of Harmony captured foreigners in ____, a foreign government created an army that freed 200 of them
Beijing