HISTORY
IMPERIALISM ASIA
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Question
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European powers divided China into spheres of influence, while the United States promoted an Open Door Policy.
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European powers loaned money to the Chinese government, while the United States refused to support it in any way.
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European powers demanded that China open its markets, while the United States sought to establish Chinese colonies.
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European powers supported rebellions against the Chinese government, while the United States helped suppress them.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following best explains how economic imperialism affected China during the mid-19th century? China’s territory was divided into zones that were economically dominated by specific Europeans powers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chinese resisted European imperialism through war, rebellion, not purchasing foreign-made products, and American protection. China had a wealth of natural resources that the European countries desired but China did not seek many European goods, which resulted in a trade imbalance between Europe and China.
Detailed explanation-3: -Following its loss of the two Opium Wars, China entered a period where foreign imperial powers developed ‘spheres of influence’ within its borders. Each of the following nations developed and established ‘spheres of influence’ in China after the mid-1800s: France, Britain, Germany, Russia and Japan.
Detailed explanation-4: -The primary motive of British imperialism in China in the nineteenth century was economic. There was a high demand for Chinese tea, silk and porcelain in the British market.
Detailed explanation-5: -In the end, the period of western imperialism in China during the Age of Imperialism was a very significant event. It saw China become dominated by the major powers of the time, such as: Britain, France, Germany, Japan and Russia.