2.5 Imperialism in Asia

Open Ended

Why do you think imperialism became significant in Asia during the 19th and early 20th centuries?

Multiple Choice

How did the Treaty of Paris impact the people of the Philippines after the Spanish–American War?

• It granted independence to the Philippines.

• It ignored the people of the Philippines, leading to violent conflict and internment camps.

• It made the Philippines a protectorate of Spain.

• It united the Philippines with other Asian countries.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Philippine–American War for the Filipino people?

• The Filipinos gained immediate independence after the war.

• The U.S. established a government controlled by the U.S., not the Filipino people.

• Spain regained control of the Philippines.

• The Philippines became a British colony.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were reasons for Roosevelt's concern about Japanese influence in the region during the Russo-Japanese War?

• Threat to China and American access to markets

• Desire to expand Russian territory

• Fear of Japanese invasion of the U.S.

• Need to protect the Kuril Islands

Multiple Choice

Do you think Roosevelt should have gotten involved in a war that didn't directly involve America?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

We learned yesterday about how the U.S. became involved in the Spanish-American War. Today, we learned about how the U.S. became involved in the Russo-Japanese War.

WHY do you think the U.S. did and continues to get involved in wars that do not involve us?

Draw

Circle the different areas of China that are controlled by other countries.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the goal of the Open Door Policy?

• To allow all countries to trade with China equally

• To give exclusive trading rights to the United States

• To close China off from foreign trade

• To divide China into colonies

Multiple Select

Select all the ways the U.S. government acted regarding China and the Open Door Policy.

• Did not seek input from the Chinese

• Closed the door on Chinese immigration

• Produced higher-quality goods

• Allowed Chinese companies to control trade

​https://youtu.be/Fc6hdf0oMNA?si=AJU8VkKg1Hj9MhnN

Open Ended

Based on what we've discussed and learned through the video, what is the issue with the Open Door Policy?

Multiple Choice

Do you agree with the Open Door Policy?

• Yes

• Somewhat

• No

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of the Chinese Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, also known as the Boxers?

• To reject political, economic, and cultural imperialism in China

• To support Western missionaries

• To promote Chinese trade with the West

• To overthrow the Qing dynasty

Multiple Select

Which of the following were consequences for China after the defeat of the Boxers?

• China had to pay reparations

• The Qing dynasty was weakened

• China gained new territories

• Increased resentment against outside powers

Multiple Choice

True or False: America granted the Philippines their independence directly after defeating Spain in the Spanish-American War.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A zone in which a foreign power controls a region of another country is known as...

• Manifest Destiny

• Spheres of Influence

• Empire

Multiple Choice

This policy stated that China should be open to trade to all countries on an equal basis.

• Open Door Policy

• Equal Trade Policy

• China Market Policy

Multiple Choice

The _________________ was an attempt by some Chinese citizens to eliminate foreign influence in their country.

• Imperialist Rebellion

• Boxer Rebellion

• Beijing Rebellion

Multiple Choice

President Theodore Roosevelt helped to negotiate a peace treaty in the Russo-Japanese War. He argued there should be _________________ to maintain peace in Asia.

• a balance of power

• a wall built around each country

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about imperialism in Asia or something you would like to learn more about?