Topic 15: Imperialism

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What was the "White Man's Burden"?

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Belief that Europeans had a moral responsibility to "civilize" "primitive" people.

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Western powers wanted to take over foreign lands because - They needed new places to get natural resources, They wanted new markets to sell their goods, Ships needed places around the world to refuel

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All of the above

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The modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration resulted in:

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the rise of Japan as an imperialistic nation

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One similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China was that both were-

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Reactions to forms of European imperialism

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Which of the following was a reaction to a rumor that the British were greasing their magazines with pig and beef fat?
The Salt March, The Sepoy Rebellion, The Raj, The Indian Rebellion

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The Sepoy Rebellion

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A stronger nation controlling the political, economic or social structure of another nation is called

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Imperialism

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Why were the Opium Wars significant?

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The results forced China to open its doors to trade with the western world.

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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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These were regions of China in which Britain, France and others dominated trade and investment.

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Spheres of influence

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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.