Question

1. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Canton system established by Qing dynasty leaders?(3 points)

To promote Chinese culture and values

To establish diplomatic relations with Western powers

To limit Western influence in China

To encourage trade with Western countries
2. What was the main reason the British traded heavily in opium with China during the age of imperialism?(3 points)

The Chinese people had a high demand for opium

They wanted to balance their trade deficit with China

They were trying to undermine the Chinese economy

Opium was a highly valuable and profitable commodity
3. What was the primary result of China's losses in the First and Second Opium Wars?(3 points)

China gained greater control over its trade and foreign policy

China was able to expel all foreign influence from its territory

China experienced a surge in nationalist sentiment and the Boxer Rebellion

China was forced to make political and economic concessions to Western powers
4. What was the primary goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China?(3 points)

To increase China's trade and economic power globally

To end Western imperialism and expel Christian missionaries

To overthrow the Qing dynasty and establish a new government

To assert China's cultural and political superiority over the West
5. What were the main consequences for China after the Boxer Rebellion was crushed?(3 points)

China's military capabilities were significantly weakened

China gained more political and economic autonomy.

China experienced a period of political and social stability

China was required to pay reparations to the foreign powers

Answer 1

1. To limit Western influence in China.
- The Canton System confined foreign trade to Guangzhou to control and restrict Western presence.

2. They wanted to balance their trade deficit with China.
- Britain used opium sales to offset large silver outflows caused by imports like tea and silk.

3. China was forced to make political and economic concessions to Western powers.
- Defeats led to “unequal treaties,” opening ports, extraterritoriality, and loss of tariff/control.

4. To end Western imperialism and expel Christian missionaries.
- The Boxers aimed to remove foreign influence and missionary activity from China.

5. China was required to pay reparations to the foreign powers.
- After the rebellion was crushed, China paid heavy indemnities and faced further foreign control and penalties.