Imperialism in East Asia

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Why did Indian Muslims leave the Indian National Congress (INC) to form the Muslim League?

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The INC was overwhelmingly Hindu and Muslims didn't feel it represented their interests

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What was the major change that took place after the Sepoy Rebellion in India? Options: The British no longer used Indian soldiers, The British declared the Indian National Congress a terrorist organization and made it illegal, India went from being controlled by the British East India Company to being directly controlled by the British Empire, India gained independence from British rule.

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India went from being controlled by the British East India Company to being directly controlled by the British Empire.

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Which of these did the British NOT receive as a result of the Treaty of Nanjing following the Opium Wars? A massive payment from the Chinese which covered the cost of the war, The British gained extraterritoriality for its citizens within China, "Most Favored Nation" status, meaning any trade deals China made would automatically apply to Britain as well

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Control over Taiwan

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What is a Sepoy?

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An Indian soldier employed by the British.

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What was a major difference between the Taiping Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion?

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The Taiping Rebellion was in opposition to the Qing government, while the Boxer Rebellion was in opposition to foreigners in China.

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How did Britain turn around its trade deficit to China?

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Britain began selling opium in China.

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Who was the first President of the Republic of China?

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Sun Yat-sen

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Who held the most power in Feudal Japan?

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The Shogun

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Why did Japan decide to open up trade with the West?

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An American fleet commanded by Commodore Perry sailed to Japan and forced them to open trade.

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Which of the following DID NOT take place during the Meiji Restoration? Foreigners were expelled from Japan in order to restore Japanese traditions, The samurai class was abolished, The Diet was established to create a democratic legislature to give the Japanese people a voice in their government, Investments were made to modernize the military and industrialize Japan

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Foreigners were expelled from Japan in order to restore Japanese traditions