Copyright 2014 Edmentum - All rights reserved. World History Revolution and Industrialization Blizzard Bag 2014-2015 The Opium Wars were fought between Britain and China from 1839 to 1860. The wars began primarily because British merchants had a desire for Chinese goods, but they had nothing to offer that the Chinese wanted to trade for. The British finally discovered that the Chinese would trade for opium, a powerful drug. Opium had a devastating effect on Chinese economy and society. Whereas China had previously profited from trade with foreign nations, it was now losing money. Worse, its people were becoming hopelessly addicted to the drug. The emperor therefore ordered a ban on the trade, but this ban was ignored. When a Chinese official destroyed a British supply of opium in 1839, Britain invaded the country. The war ended in 1843; China was forced to give Britain increased trade privileges as well as control over Hong Kong. Other European nations soon made China sign similar agreements with them. The Second Opium War began in 1856 when Chinese officials boarded the smuggling ship Arrow. Britain claimed that the Arrow was a British ship, and it responded by attacking China again. When the war had ended, China was forced to permit the trade of opium, and even more rights were granted to Britain and other European powers. 1. Which event resulted in the legalization of the opium trade in China? A. a treaty ending the First Opium War B. negotiations on the Chinese ship Arrow C. a treaty ending the Second Opium War D. negotiations within the Forbidden City 2. How did Enlightenment philosophies impact the American Revolution? A. It motivated the colonists to unite and stand up for their rights. B. Colonists began to believe in their ability to win the revolution. C. The revolutionists were inspired to take action against England. D. Enlightened philosophies gave colonists a sense of self-awareness. 3. Which of the following is true about countries like England after they industrialized? A. People began moving to the country. B. Time for leisure activities decreased. C. Overall standard of living increased. D. Workers usually made less money.
4. Slavery is so vile and miserable an Estate of Man, and so directly opposite to the generous Temper and Courage of our Nation; that it is hardly to be conceived, that an Englishman, much less a Gentleman, should plead for it. Two Treatises of Government by John Locke In this passage philosopher John Locke is making the political statement that slavery is unjust and it is sickening to see his countrymen justify it. It can be assumed that John Locke agreed with what principle of the United States democracy system? A. People of all races deserve a fair trial. B. Citizens should be equal under the law. C. Women should have the right to vote. D. Immigration should be legal for all. 5. Before the 1860s, Japan's government was a shogunate. This was a feudal system in which local leaders were able to control their territories, but they each pledged loyalty to the shogun. During the Meiji Restoration, power was given to an emperor instead of the feudal shogun. What was one way the restoration helped Japan industrialize and modernize? A. Japanese society began to care more about democracy. B. Japanese government was able to become more centralized. C. The Japanese emperor was more capable than the shogun was. D. European nations were only willing to work with an emperor. 6. Which of the following is an economic system in which most economic activity occurs in the private sector, where business is conducted by individuals or organizations in order to make a profit? A. mercantilism B. feudalism C. capitalism D. socialism
7. 1700s saw many advances in agricultural technology. In 1701, British farmer Jethro Tull invented a machine which made planting grain more efficient. This machine was called the A. spinning jenny. B. cotton gin. C. McCormick reaper. D. seed drill. 8. On July 8, 1853, four black ships led by USS Powhatan and commanded by Commodore Matthew Perry, anchored at Edo (Tokyo) Bay. Never before had the Japanese seen ships steaming with smoke. They thought the ships were "giant dragons puffing smoke." They did not know that steamboats existed and were shocked by the number and size of the guns on board the ships. The Japanese government realized that their country was in no position to defend itself against a foreign power, and Japan could not retain its isolation policy without risking war. On March 31, 1854, after weeks of long and tiresome talks, Perry received what he had so dearly worked for a treaty with Japan. http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/teach/ends/opening.htm Which of these was a long-term result of Japan's encounter with Commodore Perry's ships? 9. A. Japan was forced to sign unfavorable treaties with other nations. B. Japan looked to China for an ally against America and Europe. C. Japan came to believe that Perry and the Americans were gods. D. Japan ended its policy of isolationism and began modernizing. French Revolution of 1789 Chinese Revolution of 1911 What did these two revolutions have in common with one another? A. They both took place without any violence or bloodshed. B. They both were rebellions against foreign control. C. They both overthrew a leader and set up a republic. D. They both attempted to restore an emperor to power.
10. Because of advances made during the Agrarian Revolution of the early 1700s, countries like Great Britain were able to produce a stable food supply. This led to what development? A. increased population B. decreased nationalism C. increased colonization D. decreased trade 11. When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty; because apprehensions may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws, to execute them in a tyrannical manner. excerpt from The Spirit of the Laws by Charles de Montesquieu Montesquieu's statement aligns with which democratic principle of government? A. multiple branches of government B. a government run by its people C. national and local political levels D. a multiple political party system
12. from the Treaty of Nanjing Article II His Majesty the Emperor of China agrees, that British subjects, with their families and establishments, shall be allowed to reside, for the purposes of carrying on their mercantile pursuits, without molestation or restraint, at the cities and towns of Canton, Amoy, Foochowfoo, Ningpo, and Shanghai. Article III His Majesty the Emperor of China cedes to Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain the Island of Hong-Kong, to be possessed in perpetuity by Her Britannic Majesty, her heirs and successors, and to be governed by such laws and regulations as Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain shall see fit to direct. Article V The Government of China has compelled the British merchants... to deal exclusively with certain Chinese merchants... The Emperor of China agrees to abolish that practice in future at all ports where British merchants may reside, and to permit them to carry on their mercantile transactions with whatever persons they please. The Treaty of Nanjing was signed in 1842 and ended the First Opium War, between China and Britain. Which of these was a result of the treaty? A. China was guaranteed British protection from other nations. B. China was guaranteed the right to all its claimed territory. C. China was forced to become a part of the British Empire. D. China was forced to give Britain greater trading privileges. 13. The method of manufacturing that entails bringing workers and machines into a central workplace is known as the A. domestic system. B. factory system. C. cottage industry. D. assembly line.
The Taiping Rebellion a revolt against the Chinese Qing government, from 1850-1864 gained early victories near and within the city of Nanjing was led by Hong Xiuquan, who believed he was God's second son and Jesus Christ's brother was defeated by the Qing government, with the assistance of foreign nations? 14. Which of these could also fit in the chart above? A. fought Chinese customs and Confucian traditions B. succeeded in removing the Chinese emperor from power C. gained support from Christian missionaries D. spread to different countries where the movement took hold 15. Which of the following best explains why foreign nations, such as Britain and France, helped the Chinese government during the Taiping Rebellion? A. They wanted to encourage different revolts in China. B. They did not have any interest in the Chinese region. C. They did not want China to become unstable. D. They wanted China to become a powerful nation.