China and Japan, 1912–45

Key Question 1: What were the implications of the ‘warlord era’ which affected China from 1916–27?

• The era led to political fragmentation and regional conflicts in China.

• It resulted in the unification of China under a single government.

• The period saw significant economic growth and stability.

• It marked the beginning of China's industrial revolution.

How did the Opium Wars impact China’s foreign policy in the 1840’s?

• It led to the strengthening of China's foreign policy.

• It resulted in China adopting a more isolationist policy.

• It forced China to open up more ports to foreign trade.

• It had no significant impact on China's foreign policy.

Definition of Spheres of influence:

• A region dominated and controlled by an outside power

• A type of geometric shape

• A political ideology

• A scientific theory

How did The Taiping Rebellion, Sino-Japanese War impact China in the 1800’s?

• It led to significant social and economic changes.

• It resulted in the colonization of China.

• It had no impact on China.

• It strengthened China's military power.

How did the Open Door Policy impact Chinese domestic and foreign policy?

• It led to increased foreign influence and trade in China while maintaining Chinese sovereignty.

• It resulted in the isolation of China from international trade and foreign relations.

• It caused China to become a dominant global superpower, surpassing Western nations.

• It led to the complete colonization of China by Western powers.

How did the Boxer Rebellion impact China from 1898 to 1901?

• It led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty.

• It resulted in increased foreign influence and control.

• It caused the rise of the Communist Party.

• It had no significant impact on China.

What were some of the issues facing China during the early 1900s?

• Economic instability and foreign intervention

• Technological advancement and peace

• Isolation and prosperity

• Rapid industrialization and global leadership

What changes did Yuan Shikai make to the constitution during his power from 1912-1916?

• He abolished the constitution and declared himself emperor.

• He introduced democratic reforms and strengthened the parliament.

• He made no changes to the constitution.

• He expanded civil liberties and reduced military power.

Yuan Shikai's actions as the president of the Republic of China included:

• Establishing a democratic government

• Declaring himself emperor

• Promoting industrialization

• Forming alliances with Western powers

After Yuan Shikai’s death in 1916, there was a “power vacuum in China” because:

• Yuan Shikai's successors were weak and unable to maintain control.

• The Chinese economy collapsed immediately after his death.

• Foreign powers took over China completely.

• The Chinese Communist Party immediately seized power.