World History 1500-1900s Exam #3

What did Matthew Perry demand from Japan in 1853?

Matthew Perry demanded that Japan allow trade access with the United States.

What significant event occurred in 1854 as a result of Matthew Perry's actions?

The Treaty of Kagawa was signed, opening up trade between America and Japan.

What did Matthew Perry demand from Japan in 1853?

Matthew Perry demanded that Japan allow trade access with the United States.

What significant event occurred in 1854 as a result of Matthew Perry's actions?

The Treaty of Kagawa was signed, opening up trade between America and Japan.

How did Japan respond to foreign pressure after the presence of Perry's fleet?

Japan, fearful of conflict, accepted the demands for trade and began modernizing.

What transformation did Emperor Mutsuhito oversee in Japan?

Emperor Mutsuhito ended the feudal system and initiated modernization efforts including a new bureaucracy.

What was the Treaty of Portsmouth, and why was it significant?

The Treaty of Portsmouth ended the Russo-Japanese War and marked Japan's emergence as a global power.

Who led the Protestant Reformation and what was the core of his argument?

Martin Luther led the Protestant Reformation, arguing that salvation comes through faith alone and not through church practices.

What was the purpose of Luther's 95 Theses?

Luther's 95 Theses were aimed at criticizing the Catholic Church's corruption, particularly the sale of indulgences.

What did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen guarantee?

It guaranteed liberty, property, equality, and representative government in revolutionary France.

What led to the radical phase of the French Revolution?

The invasion by Austria and Prussia, combined with fears of royalist conspiracies, led to a radicalization of the revolution.

What was the outcome of the Haitian Revolution?

Haiti became the first free Black republic in 1804 after a successful slave rebellion against French rule.

What major event marked the beginning of the Mexican War?

The Mexican War began after the U.S. sent troops under General Zachary Taylor to the Rio Grande, provoking Mexican forces.

What was one significant consequence of the Mexican-American War for Mexico?

Mexico lost half of its territory and had to accept the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

What impact did the Spanish flu pandemic have post World War I?

The Spanish flu pandemic caused millions of deaths worldwide, compounding the devastation of World War I.