world history b - unit 1: exam

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which explains the decline of japan's isolationism?

western cultures forced treaties on japan that would open its ports and end its imposed trade limitations and isolationism.

at which battle did the duke of wellington defeat napoleon?

battle of waterloo

which was a main cause of conflict between britain and china in the mid-19th century?

britain imported indian opium into china to break into the chinese trade market.

which offers one reason for how industrialization led to imperialism?

british factories required vast amounts of raw materials for producing goods.

which most accurately describes new imperialism?

colonial expansion by european countries, the united states, and the empire of japan that occurred during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

how did europeans use the idea of eugenics to justify colonization and imperialism?

europeans believed that their racial superiority validated their right to take over the land and resources of other cultures.

how did europeans justify controlling territory around the world?

europeans believed their culture was superior to that of other societies.

what were some effects of the seven years' war? select all that apply

france surrendered canada to britain through the treaty of paris. britain gained exclusive trading rights in bengal, india.

which identifies the conflict that arose over rubber production in the belgian congo?

global demand for rubber and a lust for personal wealth led to forced labor and violations of the human rights of the congolese.

how did the enlightenment influence the american and french revolutions?

ideas about natural rights philosophy caused people to question and overthrow monarchy in favor of representative governments.

what was the sepoy rebellion?

indian soldiers employed by the british rose up against colonial british rule in the mid-19th century.

which names the policy of remaining separate from the affairs of other countries or groups?

isolationism

what policies led to the boxer rebellion? select all that apply.

japanese and european spheres of influence gave foreigners special privileges. christian missionary activity caused tensions with traditional chinese culture.

what attempts have european imperial powers made in the 20th century to address the atrocities committed in colonies throughout the world? select all that apply

many european nations justify their actions by detailing the internal improvements colonies went through to become civilized. many european nations choose to deny colonial atrocities occurred by burning incriminating documents and altering records.

how did napoleon's conquest affect europe?

many germanic territories were united for the first time in history.

which identifies the effect that napoleon had on history?

napoleon spread the philosophical ideas of the enlightenment and the french revolution throughout europe.

which option evaluates how imperialism influenced asia, the middle east, and latin america?

the adoption of duropean religions and languages replaced indigenous cultures in colonies around the world.

what was the british raj?

the british government that controlled india until the end of world war II

which explains the effects of the congress of vienna?

the congress of vienna's establishment of the concert of europe became a model for the league of nations and the united nations.

what is social darwinism?

the theory that the principle of natural selection applies to humans as well as animals and plants


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