Definitions and key people
Define the Sphere of Influence
an area, usually around a seaport, where a nation had special trading privileges
What country was John Hay, Secretary of State
United States of America
More than _____ foreigners were killed
200
Define Open Door Policy
The power of an organization over a certain area or people
What country was not part of the Sphere of Influence that pointed towards Chinese territory
America
Foreign government quickly organized an international army that included _____ Americans
2,500 Americans
Define the Boxer Rebellion
an era in which foreign governments came together and formed an army to fight against Boxers
What countries carved the Sphere of Influence to China
Britain, Germany, France, Russia and Japan
Where were the Righteous Fists of Harmony from
China
Define John Hay
a Secretary of State who attempted to block land deals and seizes to China
The _____ caused the United States to go late in the race for China territory
Civil War
What country was Beijing located
China
Define Righteous Fists of Harmony
a secret society who are called the Boxers, drew violence to foreign influences
While countries still fought for China territory, Chinese preferred to _____ instead of fighting resources
industrialize
When the Righteous Fists of Harmony captured foreigners in ______, foreigners were released by a foreign government.
Beijing