AnswersMO-US History II AThe New Frontier

Expanding Borders Answers

16 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

Which European country did Japan fight and defeat during a war from 1904-1905?

A
France
B
Germany
C
Russia ✓ Correct
D
the Netherlands
2
Free Preview

Why did President Fillmore send Commodore Perry to Japan in 1853 and 1854?

A
to capture Tokyo
B
to make accurate maps of Japan
C
to negotiate a treaty
D
to start a postal service
3

In which order did groups from the United States first settle in Hawaii?

A
military, government officials, businessmen
B
missionaries, businessmen, military ✓ Correct
C
diplomats, military, businessmen
D
military, businessmen, missionaries
4

Which of the following best explains how the United States acquired Alaska?

A
The United States claimed Alaska after winning a war with Russia.
B
The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.
C
The United States purchased Alaska from Canada for two cents an acre.
D
The United States accepted Alaska’s petition to become a US territory.
5

According to the Open Door policy, China’s ability to tax trade

A
inspired some countries to levy their own taxes.
B
discouraged some nations from trading there.
C
angered Japan and Russia.
D
encouraged fair trade for all countries.
6

At the end of the 1800s, why did people fear that China might be split into different imperialist colonies?

A
China was losing a war with Japan and the United States.
B
China was fighting an alliance of several European powers.
C
China was too weak to prevent other nations from controlling parts of its territory. ✓ Correct
D
China was unable to stop revolts in various Chinese provinces.
7

Which of the following best describes how Japan changed from an isolationist society to a world power?

A
Japan’s many treaties meant that Western countries helped it fight wars.
B
Japan’s powerful military developed even while the country remained isolationist.
C
Japan’s samurai became formidable warriors who could not be defeated.
D
Japan’s industrialization enabled it to build modern warships and weaponry.
8

Japan began modernizing its politics and economy in 1868 in a process called

A
parliamentary democracy
B
the Meiji Restoration ✓ Correct
C
the Tokugawa Shogunate
D
feudalism
9

How did Japan compete with Western nations to become a world power in the late 1800s?

A
It modernized its economy and politics.
B
It continued its earlier isolationist principles.
C
It replaced its emperor with an elected president.
D
It limited its people’s involvement in government.
10

As a result of the Industrial Revolution, Japan was able to

A
manufacture more goods and build modern warships
B
manufacture more weapons and build submarines
C
take greater control over their citizens
D
build and sell more warships overseas
11

Why did President Cleveland refuse to annex Hawaii?

A
He felt annexation would be unjust and illegal.
B
He thought the islands were too expensive to maintain.
C
He considered Hawaii too far away to govern effectively.
D
He believed Hawaii would not influence trade with Asia.
12

Which of the following best explains how the United States acquired Alaska?

A
The United States claimed Alaska after winning a war with Russia.
B
The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.
C
The United States purchased Alaska from Canada for two cents an acre.
D
The United States accepted Alaska’s petition to become a US territory.
13

In which order did groups from the United States first settle in Hawaii?

A
military, government officials, businessmen
B
missionaries, businessmen, military
C
diplomats, military, businessmen
D
military, businessmen, missionaries
14

Which of the following best describes how the Boxer Rebellion ended?

A
The Boxers negotiated a peace treaty with the empress of China.
B
The Boxers set up a government in Beijing and refused to trade with foreigners.
C
The Boxers took over the capital city and attacked foreign churches and businesses.
D
The Boxers were defeated by an international army, which allowed foreign occupation to continue.
15

What was the first territory the United States acquired beyond the borders of its 48 contiguous states?

A
Alaska.
B
Guam.
C
Hawaii.
D
the Philippines.
16

Which of the following best explains how Hawaii become a US territory?

A
The US annexed Hawaii in 1900.
B
The US bought Hawaii from Japan in 1868.
C
The US received Hawaii from Spain in the Treaty of Paris.
D
The US bought Hawaii from Spain following the Spanish-American War.
17

Japan began modernizing its politics and economy in 1868 in a process called

A
parliamentary democracy
B
the Meiji Restoration
C
the Tokugawa Shogunate
D
feudalism
18

In 1853, who commanded the fleet that arrived in Japan with a letter from President Fillmore?

A
Commodore Matthew Perry ✓ Correct
B
Admiral Horatio Nelson
C
Admiral David Farragut
D
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
19

Which European country did Japan fight and defeat during a war from 1904-1905?

A
France
B
Germany
C
Russia
D
the Netherlands
20

Which of the following best describes how Japan changed from an isolationist society to a world power?

A
Japan’s many treaties meant that Western countries helped it fight wars.
B
Japan’s powerful military developed even while the country remained isolationist.
C
Japan’s samurai became formidable warriors who could not be defeated.
D
Japan’s industrialization enabled it to build modern warships and weaponry.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
10 verified answers

The Spanish-American War

Quiz
10 verified answers

The New Frontier

Quiz
10 verified answers

The New Frontier