Quiz & Worksheet - European Imperialism in China

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Why was opium used for trade between England and China?

England did not have the amount of silver needed to buy the goods they desired. The drug's effects were not long lasting, thus insuring that the Chinese would always need more.

It was what China requested for their goods. It was relatively easy to transport.

Worksheet

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1. Why did the United States initiate the Open Door Policy?

In order to stop the Japanese invasion of China.
In order to continue importing opium to China.
In order to avoid China being divided up between other nations.
In order to allow Christian missionaries to travel freely throughout China.

2. Which refers to using a show of naval force and the threat of war to accomplish foreign policy aims?

Gunboat diplomacy
New imperialism
Open Door Policy
Sphere of Influence

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz and related worksheet will help you assess your understanding of European trade relations and policy on China throughout the 17th to 19th centuries. Some of the topics you'll be quizzed on include the Opium Wars and U.S. and British foreign policy in relation to China.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

These assessments will test you on the following:

Product Britain imported into China
Policy developed by the U.S. to help give China the opportunity to trade with all nations on an equal basis
Term for using a show of naval force to accomplish foreign policy aims
When the First Opium War was fought

Skills Practiced

Critical thinking - apply relevant concepts to examine information about Chinese history in a different light
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main terms, such as gunboat diplomacy and the Open Door Policy
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the Opium Wars
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about European imperialism in China

Additional Learning

To learn more about Europe's relationship with China, review the corresponding lesson on European Imperialism in China. This lesson covers the following objectives: