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

A
France
B
Germany
C
Russia
D
the Netherlands
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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How did the actions of Commodore Perry help Japan in 1854?

A
Perry helped the Japanese create a strong naval defense.
B
Perry helped the Japanese make contact with the outside world.
C
Perry helped the Japanese defend themselves from invaders.
D
Perry helped the Japanese start diplomatic relations with European countries.
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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.

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