Imperialism in China

an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment

• protectorate
• colonialism
• sphere of influence
• imperialism

the belief that some societies are better than others

• Social Darwinism
• expansionism
• militarism
• colonialism

Why did industrialized countries seek to set up colonies or "spheres of influence" in less developed countries?

• for vacation destinations
• their countries were overpopulated
• 3rd world countries were exotic
• they wanted raw materials and new markets 

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

• opium
• gold
• tea
• silk

What happened due to the Opium Wars?

• China won and Great Britain was forced to stop trading with China
• Great Britain won and opened China up to trade with the West
• Great Britain won and took control of China's military

What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion?

• To kill all foreigners through hand to hand combat
• To rid the country of British influence by means of a boxing tournament
• To get rid of foreigners by killing all those who would not leave, especially Christian Missionaries

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

• Treaty of Nanking
• Treaty of Hong Kong
• The Free Trade Treaty

What is the best interpretation of this political cartoon?

• China successfully resisted imperialism
• Chine modernized and became imperialist
• China was divided into spheres of influence by imperialist powers

Which of these was a British island colony on the coast of China?

• Hong Kong
• Shanghai
• Singapore
• Nanjing

What product were the British most interested in when they sought trade with China in the mid-19th century?

• Opium
• Rubber
• Gun powder
• Tea