21.How did the United States approach Japan to begin trade A. It sent well armed ships with a letter from President Fillmore demanding trade B. Sent gifts and greetings to the shogun with an Invitation to visit the United States C. It fired upon Japan's coast invading it's Shoreline and overtaking its cover government D. It consulted European nations and carve Japan into sphere of influence 22.How did Korean react to Japanese rule A. They welcome Japan as a superior State B.They resisted with wide spread nonviolence move C. The used violence against Japanese bureaucrats D. They reacted with indifference to the change 23. Which of the following enabled the United States to open up trade with Japan in the mid-1800 A. US sent several appointments to navigate trade arrangements B. US sent a fleet of modern naval ships to intimidate the Japanese C. Do US offered new technologies to Japan in Exchange for trading right D. The US refused to trade with Japan until it motorized it's Industry 24. Why did the maori fight colonist in New Zealand A. To gain power in the pacific Economy B. To take over New Zealand C. To defend their way D. To control resources 25. Which of the following most motivated European powers to claim Pacific Islands as colonies A. The islands were useful ports for merchant and warship B. Europeans wanted to convert Islanders to Christianity C. Unequal treaties would not be possible if the Pacific so conquest was the only answer D. Sugarcane grown on the islands was becoming as profitable as cotton 26. Identify one major reason for the United States annexing of Hawaii A. Arrival of many American settlers B. The desire to motorize the islands C. It's location on shipping routes D. Pressure from sugar growers 27. The Monroe doctrine provided a blueprint of the United States to have most influence over which part of the world A. Southeast Asia B. Africa C. South pacific D. Latin America 28. How did the rule of dictator general porfirio Diaz contribute to economic and political instability in Mexico A. Use the military to help him Seize power B. His policies harmed Mexico's infrastructure C. His policies established a command Economy D. His policies increased the gap between rich and poor 29. How was the independence movement in Canada different from those in Latin America A. Canadian independence was achieved in a peaceful manner B. Took Canada more than a decade of war to achieve independence C. Canada was supported by the united D. Canada had to Secede from both Britain and France 30. Why was regionalism a political problem for Latin America A. It made it difficult to establish unity and a central government B. It caused groups to split into conservative liberal functions C. It helped the church maintain control of land D. Limited voting rights for many people

Commodore Matthew Perry believed that the only way to convince Japan to accept Western trade was to show that they were willing to use firepower. The letter was addressed to the Emperor and not the Shogun. They provided gifts like wines, a telescope and a steam locomotive to show western superiority.

22.How did Korean react to Japanese rule

C. They used violence against Japanese bureaucrats

Initially, the Koreans had mixed feelings about the Japanese but it soon turned sour and a massive anti-Japanese movement. Koreans were seen as an equal entity as compared to the Japanese but as their expansion lead up to WWII they moved to fully assimilate the Korean people. The violent uprising though was crushed by the Japanese.

23. Which of the following enabled the United States to open up trade with Japan in the mid-1800

B. US sent a fleet of modern naval ships to intimidate the Japanese

Matthew Perry knew that they needed to intimidate the Japanese into agreeing and brought a large squadron of Navy ships when he went to get their reply to the letter they sent. The Japanese agreed but begrudgingly and they signed the Treaty of Kanagawa.

24. Why did the maori fight colonist in New Zealand

C. To defend their way

More specifically, to defend their land. The Maori fought with the European settlers because they were treated unfairly. The Maori were made to believe that the settlers wanted to share their land, but as it turns out, they actually wanted to take over. The Maoris were cheated.

25. Which of the following most motivated European powers to claim Pacific Islands as colonies

A. The islands were useful ports for merchant and warship

One of the main motivations that prompted European powers to claim Pacific Islands was for strategic and economic advantage. Although their motives were often stated that they explored the quest for gold, God and glory, they mostly did it for economic and national advantage and justifying it with religion.

26. Identify one major reason for the United States annexing of Hawaii

D. Pressure from sugar growers

The Kingdom of Hawaii was abolished in the year 1895 which was caused by a coup. The monarchy of Hawaii was overthrown by a group of business men and sugar planters. This lead to the annexing of Hawaii and it became the 50th state of the union.

27. The Monroe doctrine provided a blueprint of the United States to have most influence over which part of the world

D. Latin America

The Alliance announced that they may be restoring former colonies to Spain, Britain became resolved to prevent that from happening because they needed the trade between Latin Americans and them too much. But the US stood their ground about the Monroe doctrine and refused to tolerate the British to expand their domain.

28. How did the rule of dictator general Porfirio Diaz contribute to economic and political instability in Mexico

D. His policies increased the gap between rich and poor

His economic policies benefited wealthier circles and foreign investors. The wealthy were able to acquire a lot of and leaving the lower classes with nothing to make a living with. TO make things worse, he declared himself as the winner and sat for the 8th term in office and that lead to an armed rebellion.

29. How was the independence movement in Canada different from those in Latin America

A. Canadian independence was achieved in a peaceful manner

Although not all parts of Latin America gained independence through violence, many were. The Latin American wards of independence took place in from the 18th century to the 19th century. There were several revolutions that took place. Canada took the longer route, but it was achieved more peacefully.

30. Why was regionalism a political problem for Latin America

A. It made it difficult to establish unity and a central government

Regionalisms idea of shared sovereignty was not enticing for Latin American states. Latin American states were colonies and the European monarch was not around so their relationship with each other was not really strong.