Chapter 13 Flashcards
The Japanese were unpopular in Korea because they set out to….
deliberately erase the Korean language and culture
In the Treaty of Portsmouth, Japan…
gained control of Korea as well as rights in part of Manchuria
What did Japan lack that hurt its industrial growth?
basic resources
After the Tokugawas seized power they closed Japan to foreigners, leaving only the port of ___ open to limited trade with the Dutch.
Nagasaki
What were the results of the First Sino-Japanese War?
Japan was victorious and won the right to trade in Chinese ports and also control Taiwan
The Japanese modernization at such a rapid pace can traced to many causes, but one cause is the fact…
they are a homogenous society
News of the Opium War reached Japan, Japanese officials reasoned….
it would not be long before Western powers turned towards Japan
One reason Japan became an imperialist power was to…
obtain basic resources.
During the Meiji Restoration, what happened to the role of women?
they were assigned a secondary role and legally lumped together with minors
The Meiji reformers wanted to…
strengthen Japan
Many Filipinos were resistant to Spanish rule because…
they believed the Catholic Church was abusing its power
Why were Filipinos disappointed at the end of the Spanish-American War?
The United States took over control of the Philippines
What led to armed conflict between the United States and the Filipino rebels?
The rebels expected the United States to recognize Filipino independence
Siam remained independent partly because its rulers…
understood Western powers
The kingdom of Siam is present day…
Thailand
To escape hardship and turmoil and take advantage of economic opportunities, many ___ migrated to ___.
Chinese, Southeast Asia
From 1899 to 1901 disappointed Filipino nationalists led by ___ battled American forces for independence.
Emilio Aguinaldo
How did Filipino rebels become involved in the Spanish-American War?
They helped the United States defeat the Spanish in the Philippines
The United States promised a gradual transition to __ in the future for the Philippines.
self-rule
The United States set out to modernize the Philippines through… (3 are Correct)
a. economic reforms
b. education
c. health care
d. strengthen the military
a. economic reforms (Correct)
b. education (Correct)
c. health care (Correct)
d. strengthen the military (Incorrect)
When the British brought prisoners to Australia and made them clear the land for settlement, what problem did the prisoners have?
They had an urban background with no rural skills
Why was Australia first settled by the British in the 1700s?
as a penal colony
The British North American Act made Canada a self-governing nation and created…
the Dominion of Canada
What TWO issues, from the early 1900s, still affect Canada today?
a. the expansion to the west and the conflict between Canadians and indiginous peoples
b. the cultural and economic influence of the United States
c. the French-speaking Canadians determination to preserve their separate heritage
d. the tie to Britain and the recognition of the British monarch
b and c
Who claimed both Australia and New Zealand for Britain?
Captain James Cook
Why were the British alarmed by the unrest in Upper and Lower Canada?
They did not want a repeat of the American Revolution
What made the population in eastern Australia grow extremely fast?
discovery of gold
Who were descended from seafaring people that came from Polynesia?
Maori
The rugged interior of Australia is know as the…
Outback
John Macdonald and George Etienne Cartier urged…
unification of Britain’s North American colonies
What is Benito Juarez’s main criticism of Mexican society?
that all citizens are not treated equally
What happened to the cycle of dependence after political independence?
it continued, Britain and the United States replaced Spain and Portugal
One factor that weakened new nations in Latin America was..
regionalism
Why did the United States send troops to Latin America in the 1900s?
to protect American investments
Mercantilist policies made Latin American economies economically dependent on Spain and Portugal, their colonial rulers. Over the years these policies…
prevented the colonies from developing their own economies
American companies continued to invest in the countries of Latin America under the policy of ___ created by President Taft.
Dollar Diplomacy
Following independence, new Latin American republics..
remained economically dependent on foreign countries
Why did United States leaders add the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?
to protect United States investments in Latin America
One of the most famous caudillos was ___. He gained and lost power many times and was involved in a struggle with the United States.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Who controlled Panama before the United States backed a Panamanian revolt for independence?
Columbia
