COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
IMPERIALISM IN ASIA
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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 describes a difference between American and European economic imperialism in China during the 19th century? European powers divided China into spheres of influence, while the United States promoted an Open Door Policy.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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. However, Britain did not possess sufficient silver to trade with the Qing Empire.
Detailed explanation-4: -Regardless, China struggled to maintain its own sovereignty throughout the 19th century and increasingly came under the control of foreign influences. This opened up China to more trade opportunities for the western powers and created a large market for the goods from across the world.
Detailed explanation-5: -Each of the following nations developed and established ‘spheres of influence’ in China after the mid-1800s: France, Britain, Germany, Russia and Japan. For example, in 1860, Russia captured a large portion on Northern China and controlled it as its own ‘sphere of influence’.