Chapter 12-13 Flashcards
Why did Britain sell opium to China?
To improve the balance of trade between Britain and China
Which of the following resulted in the establishment of a rebel government is southeastern China that lasted about 10 years?
The Taiping Rebellion
What did the Sin0-Japan War and Russo-Japan War have in common?
Both were fought over control of Korea
What American system did the Japanese adopt during the Meiji era?
Universal public education
What was the purpose of the Monroe doctrine?
To discourage European nations from establishing colonies in Latin America
During the 19th century, how did Latin American countries spend most of the income they received from imports?
Purchasing imported products
What was a result of the Spanish-American war?
Spain lost control of Cuba
Why was the Mexican Revolution fought?
To overthrow the dictator ruling Mexico
For what was Benito Juarez remembered?
For instituting La Reforma while he was president of Mexico
What led to problems within the self strengthening movement in China in the 1860s?
China suffered increasing foreign influence
What did not happen as a result of the opium war?
Britain stopped selling opium to China
What did the opium war and boxer rebellion have in common?
The resentment of foreigners contributed to both
What effect did the visit of commodore Perry of the US have on the Japanese?
Japan and the US signed the Treaty of Kanagawa
Which of the following pairs of rulers tried to modernize their countries?
Guangxu and Mutsuhito
What action did the United States take to gain the right to build the Panama Canal?
They aided in Panama’s fight for independence from Columbia
What was not a reason for political instability in Latin America?
Caudillos who implemented untested reforms that backfired
What was one major result of the Spanish American war?
The US became an imperial power in Latin America in the Pacific
Who benefited the most from gaining extraterritorial rights in 19th century China?
Foreigners in China
Which two Mexican leaders were most alike in their goals for reforming Mexico?
Benito Juarez and Alvaro Obregon
Which statement best summarizes Santa Anna’s career?
He helped win independence from Spain, and served as Mexico’s president, but lost much territory to the US
What is the policy of glorifying power and keeping an army prepared for war?
Militarism
What region was referred to as the “Powder keg” of Europe?
The Balkans
Who led Germany during the last decade of the 1800s and most of World War I?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
What best summarizes the Schlieffen plan that Germany created to prepare for a 2-front war?
Attack France first, and then Russia
