AP US History Flashcards: Imperialism Debates

Study Imperialism Debates in AP US History with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the policy that aimed to ensure equal trading rights in China.

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ANSWER

The Open Door Policy. Prevented any single nation from monopolizing Chinese markets through 'spheres of influence.'

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AP US History: Period 7: 1890–1945

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Secondary-source excerpt (1890–1914): "Some argued that empire would spread democracy; others argued it would spread racism, as colonial governance relied on assumptions of cultural superiority and exclusion." Which domestic trend most closely paralleled the racial thinking that often underpinned pro-imperialist arguments?
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