28.1 terms

Question 0

extraterritorial rights

Answer 0

an exemption of foreign residents from the laws of a country. After signing a treaty, the US and other foreign countries gained these rights in China. China resented the foreigners.

Question 1

opium

Answer 1

a conflict between Britain and China, lasting from 1839-1842, over Britain’s opium trade in China. Britain smuggled Opium into China and 12 million Chinese people became addicted to it. China was defeated due to it’s outdated ships against Britain’s steam-powered boats.

Question 2

Taiping Rebellion

Answer 2

a mid-19th century rebellion against the Qing dynasty in China, led by Hong Xiuquan. Hong began recruiting followers to help him build a “Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace”. The combination of internal fighting and outside assaults resulted in the Taiping government being brought down.

Question 3

Boxer rebellion

Answer 3

A 1900 revolt in china, aimed at ending foreign influence in the country. Poor peasants and workers resented the privileges granted to foreigners. A multinational force marched to Beijing and easily defeated the Boxers.

Question 4

Sphere of influence

Answer 4

A foreign region in which a nation has control over trade and other economic activities. Many of Europe’s major powers and Japan gained a strong foothold in china. Nations gained increasing control over chinas economy.

Question 5

Open door policy

Answer 5

A policy, proposed by the US in 1899, under which all nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.