1. What were some of the difficulties faced by the new Latin American republics?
A: Some of the difficulties faced by the new Latin American republics were the domination of society by the landed elites and persistent inequality. Large estates remained a way of life in Latin America. Land also remained the basis of weath, social prestige, and political power throughtout the nineteenth century. Thus, only landed elites ran governments, controlled courts, and kept a system of inexpensive labor.
2. Which country in Southeast Asia remained independent? Why?
A: Thailand remained independent because Britian and France agreed to maintain Thailand as an independent buffer state between their positions in Southeast Asia.
3. List the powers and privileges of the land elites in Latin America.
A: The landed elites in Latin America ran governments, controlled courts, and kept a system of inexpensive labor. These landowners also made enormous profits by growing single, specialiaxed crops, such as coffee, for export.
4. What was China's policy of "self-strenghthening"?
A: China's policy of "self-strengthening" was to adopt Western technology, but to keep its Confucian values.
5. Why did the United States want an Open Door policy in China?
A: The United States wanted an Open Door policy in China because it was trying to protect China from being conquered and divided up as well as the interests of American businesses.
6. What changes dud the Revolution of 1911 actually produce in China?
A: The Revolution of 1911 tore down the last dynasty of Chinese history and established a new Chinese republic. The revolution also proclaimed General Yuan Shigai as president of this new Chinese republic.
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To answer these questions, I relied on historical knowledge. Here's how you can find the answers yourself:
1. To understand the difficulties faced by the new Latin American republics, you can study the history of Latin America during the 19th century. Look for sources such as books, articles, or online resources about the challenges faced by these republics after gaining independence from Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule.
2. To find out which country in Southeast Asia remained independent, you can study the history of colonialism in the region during the 19th and 20th centuries. Look for sources that discuss the impacts of European colonization on Southeast Asian countries and identify which country managed to maintain its independence.
3. To know the powers and privileges of the land elites in Latin America, you can research the social and political structure of Latin American countries during the 19th century. Look for sources that explain the influence of landowning elites and their control over governments, courts, and labor systems.
4. To understand China's policy of "self-strengthening," you can study Chinese history during the late Qing Dynasty (19th and early 20th centuries). Look for sources that discuss China's attempts to modernize and develop its military and industrial capabilities while preserving traditional cultural values.
5. To explore why the United States wanted an Open Door policy in China, you can research the history of Western powers' involvement in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Look for sources that discuss the motivations behind the United States' desire to maintain open access to Chinese markets and prevent the partition of China by other imperial powers.
6. To find out the changes brought about by the Revolution of 1911 in China, you can study the history of the Xinhai Revolution and its aftermath. Look for sources that explain the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty, the establishment of the Republic of China, and the role of key figures like Yuan Shikai in the changing political landscape of China at that time.