Imperialism in Asia Review

An 1854 treaty where Japan agreed to open  2 ports for trade with the US.

• Open Door Policy

• Boxer Rebellion

• Treaty of Kanagawa

• Meiji era

The period of time that Mutsuhito reigned which means, “enlightened rule”. This period was marked with concentrated efforts to modernize Japan.

• Open Door Policy

• Boxer Rebellion

• Treaty of Kanagawa

• Meiji era

A 1904 war between Japan and Russia that changed the world’s balance of power.

• Russo-Japanese War

• Annexation

• caudillo

• Monroe Doctrine

When one country brings another country under their control.

• Russo-Japanese War

• Annexation

• caudillo

• Monroe Doctrine

Japan obtained control of this East Asian nation in 1905 following its defeat of Imperial Russia at war:

• Philippines

• Korea

• Indonesia

• Vietnam

India

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Intent of a powerful nation to control the politics, economics, & culture of weaker nations or regions

Extending a country's power & influence using diplomacy or military force 

• Spheres of Influence
• Settlement Colonies
• Nationalism
• Imperialism 

This country in Asia was known as Britain's "jewel in the crown".

• Pakistan

• India

• Calcuta

• Bengali

How did the British Empire improve living conditions in India?

• They defended India from Chinese invasion
• They built railroads and schools in India
• They introduced democracy to India
• They improved India's farming ability

Why was India known as the "Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire?

• India supplied most of the soldiers of the British army

• India supplied raw materials and a large market

• India provided gemstones and precious metals

• India was the first colony to become a democracy