22.3 Economic Imperialism in East Asia Flashcard

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What was the primary goal of the United States' Open Door notes?

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To promote free trade in China without special tariffs

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Which country did the United States defeat to gain a base for American ports and coaling stations in the Pacific?

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Spain

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What was the Boxer Rebellion?

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A Chinese movement to expel Western influences

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Which of the following countries did NOT have a sphere of influence in China by the late 19th century? Italy, Germany, France, Russia

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Italy

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What was the main advantage for the United States in the Open Door policy?

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Free trade access to the entire Chinese market

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Who was the U.S. Secretary of State responsible for the Open Door notes?

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John Hay

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Which event prompted the United States to send troops to China in 1899? Options: The Boxer Rebellion, The Manchurian Crisis, The Opium Wars, The Sino-Japanese War

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The Boxer Rebellion

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What was the primary concern of the United States regarding the division of China by foreign powers?

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Being excluded from trade opportunities

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Which country obtained exclusive mining rights in northern coastal China in 1897?

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Germany

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What was the main reason American businesses were interested in the Chinese market?

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To sell manufactured goods