Which effect(s) did European expansion have on China? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
China was divided into European colonies.
China was divided into European colonies.
Britain forced China to participate in the opium trade.
Britain forced China to participate in the opium trade.
European nations cut off China from foreign trade.
European nations cut off China from foreign trade.
Britain helped Japan topple the last ruling dynasty of China.
Britain helped Japan topple the last ruling dynasty of China.
European nations set up competing spheres of influence in China.
The two correct answers are:
- Britain forced China to participate in the opium trade.
- European nations set up competing spheres of influence in China.
The correct answers are:
1. Britain forced China to participate in the opium trade.
2. European nations set up competing spheres of influence in China.
To determine the correct answers, let's analyze each option:
1. China was divided into European colonies: This statement is incorrect. European expansion did not result in China being divided into colonies like in Africa or other parts of the world.
2. Britain forced China to participate in the opium trade: This statement is correct. During the European expansion, particularly in the 19th century, Britain engaged in the Opium Wars with China. These wars involved Britain forcing China to open its markets to opium trade, which heavily influenced China's economy and social fabric.
3. European nations cut off China from foreign trade: This statement is correct. During the late Qing dynasty, several European powers, including Britain, France, Germany, and Russia, established spheres of influence in China. These spheres restricted China's ability to conduct foreign trade independently.
4. Britain helped Japan topple the last ruling dynasty of China: This statement is incorrect. The toppling of the last ruling dynasty of China, the Qing dynasty, was mainly influenced by domestic factors, including internal rebellions and the desire for modernization.
5. European nations set up competing spheres of influence in China: This statement is correct. As mentioned earlier, European nations, such as Britain, France, Germany, and Russia, established spheres of influence in different parts of China, where they exerted economic and political control.
Based on this analysis, the two correct effects of European expansion on China are:
- Britain forced China to participate in the opium trade.
- European nations set up competing spheres of influence in China.