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Chapter 14/15
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History
10th Grade
01/20/2011

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Imperialism
Definition
The extension of a nation's power (political, military, economic, and cultural) over other lands.
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Who established Singapore in 1819?
Definition
Great Britain
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Who controlled Indo-China?
Definition
France
Term
Which country remained independent?
Definition
Thailand
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Who gained control of the Philippines in 1898?
Definition
USA
Term
Which West African country remained independent?
Definition
Liberia
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Which countries were part of the Suez Canal?
Definition
France and Great Britain
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David Livingstone
Definition
Explorer
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Henry Stanley
Definition
Sent to find Livingstone after he disappeared; explored Congo River
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What did Italy do in 1911?
Definition
Took over Turkish Tripoli; renamed it Libya
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Which East African country remained independent?
Definition
Ethiopia
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Which two countries were chief rivals in East Africa?
Definition
Britain and Germany
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Boers
Definition
Descendants of original Dutch settlers (occupied Cape Town)
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Zulu
Definition
African tribe
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What was the last Chinese dynasty?
Definition
Qing dynasty
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China fought which country in the Opium War?
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Great Britain
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How did the Opium War start?
Definition
1.)Trading outlet at Guangzhou was restricted (Britain didn't like this)
2.)Britain had unfavorable trade with China
3.)Imported tea, silk, and porcelain; had to pay with Indian cotton for imports
4.)Cotton wasn't enough; Britain forced to pay with silver
5.)Negotiation failed; Britain started to export opium to China
6.)Chinese government wanted to stop imported opium-Britain refused
7.)Blockaded Guangzhou
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Extraterritoriality
Definition
Not being subject to a countries laws (even though you are in that foreign country)
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Who led the Tai Ping Rebellion?
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Hong Xiuquan
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How many people were killed during rebellion?
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20 million
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Self-strengthening
Definition
China should adopt Western technology while keeping cultural values and institutions
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Who was the Empress Dowager?
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Ci Xi
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Who was the emperor that Ci Xi named before dying?
Definition
Pu Yi (3 years old)
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Open Door Policy
Definition
Reflected American concern for the survival of China and the interests of some trading companies in the United States
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Sun Yat sen
Definition
Leader of Nationalist Party; 3 step plan-military take over, transistional government, constitutional democracy; became president when he returned from US
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John Hay
Definition
Presented proposal that ensured equal access to the Chinese Market for all nations and preserved the unity of the Chinese empire in 1899 (ODP)
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Who was involved in the Boxer Rebellion?
Definition
The Society of Harmonious Fists
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Indemnity
Definition
Payment for damages or costs caused by a war
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Who initially ruled India?
Definition
British East India Co.
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Sepoys
Definition
Indians in British army
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Viceroy
Definition
A governor
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Postives of British rule
Definition
1.)Order and stability
2.)Honest and efficient government
3.)Better education system
4.)Better infrastructure (roads, RR's, ports, bridges)
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Negatives of British rule
Definition
1.)Financial/economic ruin for Indians
2.)Tax collectors raised tax rates
3.)Had to grow cash crops
4.)Racism
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What did educated Indians form in 1885?
Definition
The Indian National Congress; Gahndi was leader
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Which countries did US control?
Definition
1898-Cuba and Puerto Rico
1914-Panama, Haiti, and Nicaragua
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What did Commodore Matthew Perry do in 1853 and why?
Definition
Went to Tokyo Bay with gun ships to tell Japanese of US wants: coaling stations, safety for shipwrecked sailors, and trade
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What did the Satcho do?
Definition
Captured the emperor and made him end Tokugawa rule-began Meiji Era
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What was the Meiji period's goal?
Definition
To gain equality with the West in order to defeat the West
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