Questions and Answers
Who did John Hay negotiate with to establish the Open Door policy?
China and the countries with spheres of influence
China was easily defeated by the British in the first Opium War because
China's navy was no match for Britain's advanced weaponry.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?
Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War.
What did China agree to do once the Treaty of Nanjing was signed? (Select all that apply)
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Many Chinese were not happy about the increasing Western influence so they
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What steps did Chinese emperors take to reduce foreign influence in China? (Select all that apply)
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The number of lives lost during the Taiping Rebellion was over twenty million.
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China was divided into areas of foreign economic control which were known as
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During the Taiping Rebellion, who rebelled?
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China was insulated from the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions occurring in Europe because of its self-imposed isolation. As a result,
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Study Notes
Open Door Policy
- John Hay negotiated with China and foreign powers to establish the Open Door policy, promoting equal trading rights.
First Opium War
- The British easily defeated China due to a superior navy and advanced weaponry, leading to significant territorial and economic consequences for China.
Treaty of Nanjing
- Signed in 1842, this treaty was forced upon China, marking the end of the First Opium War. It established unequal terms favoring Britain.
China's Obligations under the Treaty of Nanjing
- China was required to create a "fair and reasonable" tariff on trade.
- Britain was permitted to trade at five designated ports.
- The territory of Hong Kong was ceded to Britain.
Boxer Rebellion
- Discontent with growing Western influence led many Chinese to rise in the Boxer Rebellion, a violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising.
Strategies Against Foreign Influence
- Chinese emperors attempted to reduce foreign influence by pursuing isolationism, limiting trade to a single port, and showing little interest in European manufactured goods.
Taiping Rebellion
- The Taiping Rebellion resulted in the loss of over twenty million lives, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
Spheres of Influence
- China was divided into regions of foreign economic control known as spheres of influence, impacting its sovereignty and economic independence.
Peasant Uprisings
- The Taiping Rebellion was led primarily by peasants, reflecting deep social unrest and dissatisfaction with the ruling Qing dynasty.
Impact of Isolationism
- China's self-imposed isolation shielded it from the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions in Europe, allowing for a focus on internal goals but limiting technological and economic advancement.
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Test your knowledge on the key events and policies surrounding imperialism in East Asia, specifically focusing on the Open Door policy and the Opium Wars. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the significance of treaties like the Treaty of Nanjing and the relationship between China and Western powers during the 19th century.
