People/Groups
This American Navy Officer went to Japan and forced them to open up trade
Mathew Perry
This Asian country saw rapid development and reforms after being exposed to European technology. This country would also go on to become an imperialist power itself.
Japan
When a country exports goods more than it imports them.
Trade Surplus
Meiji Restoration
This person developed the US foreign policy known as the Monroe Doctrine, which discouraged any future European influence in the Americas
President James Monroe
Queen Liliuokalani attempted to reduce foreign influence by reducing the benefits to American businesses in her country. However, these efforts would fail. What country did she rule over?
Hawaii
When a country imports more goods than it exports.
Trade Deficit
This US foreign policy stated that the Americas were no longer to be considered as subjects for future colonization by European countries. It also discouraged any European influence in the Americas.
Monroe Doctrine
The king of Belgium, he spoke of civilizing the people of the Congo in Africa; however, he took over the Congo for conquest and profit. Once others had learned about his activities in Africa, European countries made a mad dash to take over the region, eventually leading to a need to hold the Berlin Conference to settle the disputes.
Leopold II
This country was taken over by the British during a time when it was weak and divided. It saw improvements in communication thanks to improved technology; however, its culture and people were often politically ignored and oppressed. It was also known as the "jewel in the crown" of the British Empire.
India
The shift towards a more technologically advanced society, typically through industrialization. This can either occur naturally or be forced onto a society.
Modernization or Westernization
This war was fought between China and Britain. China noticed that British opium was disrupting its economy and outlawed it. Britain refuted this and claimed they had a right to free trade, leading to battles between the Chinese navy and British merchant ships. The war resulted in a British victory.
Opium War
This king of Ethiopia modernized his country, adopting Western technology. Thanks to this, Ethiopia was able to defeat the invading Italian army. Who was this king?
Menelik II
This country implemented both the Monroe Doctrine and the Open Door policy to prevent further European influence in the Americas and promote equal trade between countries in China.
The name of the Japanese legislature, a group that creates and repeals laws. It was heavily inspired by European forms of government.
Diet
This conference involved European countries getting together to discuss who could claim certain regions of Africa to avoid any future conflicts over them. No African countries were invited to the conference.
The Berlin Conference
This queen of Hawaii sought to prevent further foreign influence in her country. She attempted to reduce benefits for American businesses, such as Dole.
Liliuokalani
King Menelik II modernized his country by adopting Western weapons and other technology, which allowed it to defeat the Italian army. What country was he the king of?
Ethiopia
The policy of one country's political, economic, or cultural domination over other lands and territories.
Imperialism
A conflict between China and Japan. Due to Japan's technological advancements, it easily defeated China. This conflict eventually led to Japan taking over Korea.
Sino-Japanese War