China Flashcards
What happened in China by 1900?
Europe had taken over China and divided it into spheres of influence.
Which countries had a piece of China by 1900?
Germany, Britain, France, Portugal, Russia, and Japan.
What was threatened by US/China trade?
The US went to war with Mexico and built a railroad just for this.
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
A revolt by Chinese peasants against Europeans.
How did Europeans respond to the Boxer Rebellion?
They joined forces against the Chinese, who had primitive weapons but many people.
What role did the USA play in the Boxer Rebellion?
The USA sent Marines to help Europeans in the war against China.
What was the outcome of the Boxer Rebellion?
The Boxers lost the war.
What was the Open Door policy?
A policy sent by Sec of State Hay stating that the US would continue to be able to trade with all parts of China.
