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Buscho Topic 16 P2
Imperialism in Latin America, Japan, China
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did the U.S. gain, in exchange for helping Panama gain independence from Colombia? | Land to construct the Panama Canal |
| Why was the Panama Canal important? | Ships could cut through Central America, instead of sailing around South America |
| What was the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine? | The U.S. claimed the right to send military forces into Latin American countries |
| Which person served as a dictator of Mexico for several decades, before being overthrown in a coup in 1911? | Porfirio Diaz |
| Which of the following were leaders who fought for power during the Mexican Revolution? | Emilio Zapata and Pancho Villa |
| What type of imperialism involves using economic pressure - especially loans and businesses - to influence another country? | Dollar Diplomacy |
| Who won the Mexican Revolution? | Venusito Carranza |
| Which U.S. admiral made several visits to Japan, ultimately pressuring them to end their long isolation? | Matthew Perry |
| How did the Treaty of Kanagawa change Japan’s relationship with the U.S.? | Japan established diplomatic relations with the United States, ending its long isolation |
| How did the rule of the shogunate end in Japan? | Overthrown by the Sat-Cho alliance |
| Who was restored to become the leader of Japan in the Meiji Restoration | Emperor |
| Which of the following accurately describes Japan after the Meiji Restoration? | Japan rapidly modernized its economy, technology, military, and education system |
| What were the zaibatsu? | Massive family-owned businesses that played a key role in helping Japan modernize |
| Which European country did Japan defeat in 1904-1905, allowing it to continue building its empire? | Russia |
| Which of the following were annexed by Japan as it expanded its empire? | Taiwan and Korea |
| What controversial good did British merchants sell in China, causing a great deal of conflict? | Opium |
| What city did Britain gain as a colony after the First Opium War? | Hong Kong |
| What did it mean when Europeans in China had the privilege of extraterritoriality? | They were governed by the laws of their own countries, instead of Chinese law |
| What was one way that Chinese immigrants in other countries influenced China? | Supported change and modernization in China, and even helped some revolutionaries |
| What treaty was the Qing emperor forced to ratify after the Second Opium War? | Treaty of Tientsin |
| Which rebellion in China was led by Hong Xiquan - who claimed to be the brother of Jesus? | Tai Peng Rebellion |
| The First Sino-Japanese War was a fight between China and Japan over who would influence and control what other region? | Korea |
| How did Emperor Guangxu’s One Hundred Days of Reform end? | Guangxu was placed under house arrest by his aunt, Ci Xi |
| What rebellion was led by the Society of Harmonious Fists - with the goal to “Destroy the Foreigner?” | Boxer Rebellion |
| Who was the last emperor of the Qing dynasty? | Puyi |
| What kind of government did Sun Yat-sen want to establish in China? | Republic |
| Who was the first president of the Republic of China? | Yuan Shikai |
| Why did Sun Yat-sen and Yuan Shikai become enemies? | Yuan Shikai was too power hungry, and wanted to become emperor |
| What political party was established by Sun Yat-sen? | Kuomintang |
| What was one reason the new Republic of China struggled? | Regional warlords ignored the new government |
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