Imperialism in China

Front

What product did the government of China try to prevent the British from trading in their country? Options: opium, gold, tea, silk

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opium

Front

What happened due to the Opium Wars?

Back

Great Britain won and opened China up to trade with the West.

Front

What was the name of "unequal treaty" signed by the British and Chinese in 1842?

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Treaty of Nanjing (Nanking)

Front

A major goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China was to: rid their countries of foreigners, expand their respective territories, receive international military support, restore an absolute monarch to the throne

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rid their countries of foreigners

Front

During the 1840's, China signed "unequal treaties" with Western nations mainly because:

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Western nations had superior military technology

Front

What is Spheres of Influence?

Back

Controlling a country through trade and economy

Front

What rebels attacked foreigners in China and especially hated Chinese who converted to Christianity?

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The Boxers

Front

Why did Britain sell opium to China?

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To weaken the Chinese people