U.S. Imperialism in China

U.S. Imperialism in China

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History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses U.S. economic imperialism in East Asia, focusing on China's vast market potential. The U.S. sought influence in China, using the Philippines as a strategic gateway. However, China was already divided into spheres of influence by other powers like Britain, Japan, Russia, and Germany. The U.S. proposed the Open Door Policy to promote free trade in China, hoping to outcompete others with superior goods. Despite resistance from other nations, the U.S. claimed success. The Boxer Rebellion, an anti-foreigner uprising, was crushed by a coalition of imperial powers, including the U.S.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was China considered an attractive market for the United States during the era of imperialism?

Due to its advanced technology

Due to its small population

Because of its large population

Because it had no existing trade partners

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategic advantage did the U.S. gain by acquiring the Philippines?

A gateway for trade with China

A new source of raw materials

A military base to attack Japan

A place to relocate American citizens

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country fought the Opium Wars with China in the 1840s and 1850s?

Russia

Germany

Japan

Great Britain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Sino-Japanese War in the 1890s?

China gained control over Japan

The United States gained control over Chinese ports

Japan gained the right to sell goods in certain Chinese ports

Russia gained influence in China

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main idea behind the Open Door Notes proposed by the United States?

To divide China into exclusive trade zones

To promote free trade for all nations in China

To close Chinese markets to European powers

To establish a U.S. monopoly on Chinese trade

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country was NOT mentioned as having a sphere of influence in China?

Italy

Germany

France

Russia

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the U.S. belief regarding its goods compared to those of other imperial powers?

U.S. goods were not needed in China

U.S. goods were the same as others

U.S. goods were of superior quality

U.S. goods were inferior

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