Unit 4 - Imperialism

Which statement best describes the author’s purpose in issuing this proclamation?

• to promote trade with foreigners

• to encourage anti-western resistance

• to begin modernization efforts

• to gain support for freshwater projects

Based on this map, countries from which part of the world gained the most power in Southeast Asia during the late 1800s?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• Southwest Asia

Answer explanation

Europeans (British, French, Germans, Portuguese, Dutch) colonized many Southeast Asian nations.

Which event played a major role in the expansion shown on this map?

• Russo-Japanese War

• French Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• World War I

Answer explanation

As European nations industrialized they were able to advance their military capabilities. They sought out colonies throughout Asia and Africa to obtain raw materials and expand their markets.

The actions described in this passage are most directly related to the

• retreat of the Nationalists to Taiwan

• invasion of Manchuria

• outbreak of the Opium War

• start of the Sino-Japanese War

The primary purpose of this letter was to persuade the British to

• stop the flow of opium into China

• increase trade with China

• end all business with China

• defend China against invasion

What is a long-term result of the conflict described in this letter?

• The British were forced to pay reparations to China.

• The Chinese government closed all ports to the British.

• The British forced China to sign unequal treaties.

• The British agreed to respect Chinese sovereignty.

What was Lin Zexu’s purpose for writing this letter to Queen Victoria?

• to negotiate opening trade between China and Britain

• to attempt to stop the flow of opium into China

• to address the injuries the Chinese inflicted on the British

• to gain independence from unjust British rule

What is a long-term consequence of the historical development discussed in this 1839 letter?

• establishment of British spheres of influence in China

• accumulation of great wealth by the Chinese at British expense

• successful enforcement of a Chinese embargo on all British imports

• creation of a mutually beneficial trade alliance between Britain and China

Which development most likely influenced the action taken in this cartoon?

• China’s naval power posed a threat to the Western powers.

• China had become stronger militarily than the Western powers.

• The Western powers desired political means to control Japan.

• The Western powers desired access to new markets in Asia.

Which concept is depicted in this cartoon?

• socialism

• imperialism

• isolationism

• pacifism