Ch. 12 Imperialism In China

What was the primary purpose of the Canton System established by the Qing Dynasty?

• To promote free trade with all Western nations.

• To limit Western influence by restricting foreign merchants to one port.

• To encourage the import of opium into China.

• To establish new diplomatic ties with European powers.

What commodity did Britain heavily trade with China to offset its silver deficit for Chinese goods?

• Tea

• Silk

• Porcelain

• Opium

What was a direct consequence of China's defeats in the Opium Wars?

• China gained new territories from Western powers.

• Western powers were granted further trading rights and influence in China.

• The Canton System was strengthened.

• China successfully banned the import of opium.

What was a main objective of the Boxer Rebellion?

• To establish new trade agreements with Western nations.

• To promote Christianity throughout China.

• To end Western imperialism and remove foreign influence from China.

• To form an alliance with Japan against Western powers.