Chapter 28 Flashcards
Who benefited the most from the granting of extraterritorial rights in 19th century China?
Foreigners in China.
Why did Britain sell opium to China?
To balance trade between Britain and China.
What action did the United States take to gain the right to build the Panama Canal?
Aided Panama’s fight for independence from Columbia.
The Mexican revolutionary fighter who took money from the rich and gave it to the poor was
Pancho Villa.
Because of this treaty, Japan opened two ports to the U.S. ships, and the United States set up an embassy in Japan.
Treaty of Kanagawa.
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
Discourage Europeans from establishing colonies in Latin America.
This proposed that all nations have equal opportunities to trade in China.
Open Door Policy.
A region in which a foreign nation controls trade and investment is known as
Sphere of influence.
