22.3 Economic Imperialism in East Asia Quiz

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

• To promote free trade in China without special tariffs

• To support Chinese communism

• To establish military bases in China

• To divide China into spheres of influence

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

• Japan

• Russia

• Germany

• Spain

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

• A Chinese movement to expel Western influences

• A treaty between China and the United States

• A trade agreement among European nations

• A military alliance between China and Japan

Which of the following countries did NOT have a sphere of influence in China by the late 19th century?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• Russia

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

• Free trade access to the entire Chinese market

• Exclusive mining rights in China

• Military control over Chinese ports

• Political influence in the Chinese government

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

• John Hay

• William Seward

• Henry Kissinger

• James Monroe

Which event prompted the United States to send troops to China in 1899?

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Manchurian Crisis

• The Opium Wars

• The Sino-Japanese War

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

• Losing military alliances

• The rise of Chinese nationalism

• Being excluded from trade opportunities

• The spread of communism

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

• Russia

• Japan

• Germany

• France

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

• To spread Christianity

• To establish military dominance

• To sell manufactured goods

• To import Chinese tea