Imperialism - China

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What was the primary reason for the strict control of foreign trade by Chinese regulations for centuries?

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To ensure a favorable balance of trade with other nations

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What significant change occurred in China by the late 1700s that affected its relations with the Western world?

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The Industrial Revolution in the West

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What was the main consequence of the Opium War for China?

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China was defeated and had to cede Hong Kong to Britain.

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What did the Treaty of Nanjing grant to Britain?

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Extraterritoriality and Hong Kong

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What was the primary reason for the decline of the Qing dynasty in the 1800s?

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Poorly maintained irrigation systems and massive flooding

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What was the main goal of Hong Xiuquan during the Taiping Rebellion?

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To establish the "Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace"

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How long did it take to suppress the Taiping Rebellion?

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15 years

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Approximately how many Chinese died as a result of the Taiping Rebellion? Options: More than 5 million, More than 10 million, More than 15 million, More than 20 million

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More than 20 million

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What impact did European pressures have on China during the Taiping Rebellion?

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They forced China to share power with regional commanders.

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What was the primary reason most Chinese in the mid-1800s saw no need to build new industries?

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China's wealth was primarily derived from land.