Asian Imperialism

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Why were the Opium Wars significant?

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It forced China to open its doors to trade with the western world

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The title given to the ruler of Japan during their period of isolationism

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Shogun

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What product did the government of China try to prevent the British from trading in their country?

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opium

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Regions of China where Britain, France, and others dominated trade and investment.

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Spheres of influence

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This armed protest, which was a violent reaction to foreign influence in China, was defeated.

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Boxer Rebellion

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Members of a secret society in China who rebelled against foreign influences: Boxers, Sepoys, Boers, Communists

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Boxers

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Trading company given power by Britain to rule India

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British East India Company

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What was the Open Door Policy?

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Principles stating that all countries have equal access to Chinese Ports.

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Who founded the Revive China Society and, later, the Nationalist Party?

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Sun Yat-sen

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Naval commodore who sailed into Tokyo Bay, Japan, in 1853

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Matthew Perry