Chapter 28 Flashcards

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Who benefited the most from the granting of extraterritorial rights in 19th century China?

A

Foreigners in China.

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2
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Why did Britain sell opium to China?

A

To balance trade between Britain and China.

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3
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What action did the United States take to gain the right to build the Panama Canal?

A

Aided Panama’s fight for independence from Columbia.

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4
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The Mexican revolutionary fighter who took money from the rich and gave it to the poor was

A

Pancho Villa.

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5
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Because of this treaty, Japan opened two ports to the U.S. ships, and the United States set up an embassy in Japan.

A

Treaty of Kanagawa.

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What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

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Discourage Europeans from establishing colonies in Latin America.

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This proposed that all nations have equal opportunities to trade in China.

A

Open Door Policy.

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8
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A region in which a foreign nation controls trade and investment is known as

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Sphere of influence.

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