Expanding Borders
The first territory the United States acquired beyond the borders of its 48 contiguous states was
Alaska.
The country Japan fought and defeated during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 was
China
At the end of the 1800s, why did people fear that China might be split into different imperialist colonies?
China was too weak to prevent other nations from controlling parts of its territory.
In 1853, who commanded the fleet that arrived in Japan with a letter from President Fillmore?
Commodore Matthew Perry
Why did President Cleveland refuse to annex Hawaii?
He felt annexation would be unjust and illegal.
Which of the following best describes how Japan changed from an isolationist society to a world power?
Japan's industrialization enabled it to build modern warships and weaponry.
How did Japan's 1889 constitution make the country similar to Western nations?
NOT THE ANSWER It modernized the Japanese economy.
Which of the following best explains how the United States acquired Alaska?
NOT THE ANSWER The United States purchased Alaska from Canada for two cents an acre.
In order to compete with Western nations, Japan began modernizing its politics and economy in 1868 in a process called
NOT THE ANSWER feudalism
Which of the following best describes how the Boxer Rebellion ended?
NOT THE ANSWERS The Boxers took over the capital city and attacked foreign churches and businesses. The Boxers set up a government in Beijing and refused to trade with foreigners.
How did the actions of Commodore Perry help Japan in 1854?
Perry helped the Japanese make contact with the outside world.
Which of the following best explains how Hawaii become a US territory?
The US annexed Hawaii in 1900.
According to the Open Door policy, China's ability to tax trade
encouraged fair trade for all countries.
In which order did groups from the United States first settle in Hawaii?
missionaries, businessmen, military
Why did President Fillmore send Commodore Perry to Japan in 1853 and 1854?
to negotiate a treaty
