1) Which of the following best represents the two perspectives of imperialists and anti-imperialists?
A. for foreign treaties vs. against foreign treaties
B for annexing new territory vs. against annexing territory
C. for building an elite upper class vs. against building an elite upper class
D. for the principles of democracy vs. against the principles of democracy***
2) What were the outcomes of William Howard Taft's attempt to mediate disputes between China and Japan? Select the two correct answers.
A. It failed to create a regional balance of power between China and Japan. ***
B. It created a regional balance of power between China and Japan.
C. It led to increasing tensions between the U.S. and China. ***
D. It led to increasing tensions between the U.S. and Japan.
E. It led to war between the U.S., China, and Japan.
1) B: for annexing vs. against annexing
2) A: Failed to create a regional balance & C: led to increasing tensions between US and China
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correct on 1), but on number 2), you are correct on A, but I disagree with C)
1) D. for the principles of democracy vs. against the principles of democracy
2) A. It failed to create a regional balance of power between China and Japan.
C. It led to increasing tensions between the U.S. and China.
1) The correct answer is B. for annexing new territory vs. against annexing territory. Imperialists advocated for expanding territorial control and acquiring new colonies, while anti-imperialists opposed territorial expansion and believed in self-determination for nations.
2) The correct answers are A. It failed to create a regional balance of power between China and Japan and C. It led to increasing tensions between the U.S. and China. Taft's attempt to mediate disputes between China and Japan did not achieve a regional balance of power and instead increased tensions between the United States and China.
To answer question 1, the best representation of the two perspectives of imperialists and anti-imperialists is option D: for the principles of democracy vs. against the principles of democracy.
Imperialists believed in the expansion of their nation's power and influence through the acquisition of colonies and territories. They argued that it was their duty to bring their form of government, culture, and civilization to other parts of the world. This viewpoint often disregarded the rights and autonomy of the indigenous populations.
On the other hand, anti-imperialists opposed the idea of establishing colonies and annexing new territories. They believed in the principles of self-determination and respecting the sovereignty of other nations. Anti-imperialists argued that imposing one nation's control over another was unjust and went against the ideals of democracy.
To answer question 2, the correct outcomes of William Howard Taft's attempt to mediate disputes between China and Japan are:
A. It failed to create a regional balance of power between China and Japan.
C. It led to increasing tensions between the U.S. and China.
Taft's diplomacy, known as the "Dollar Diplomacy," aimed to foster economic cooperation and resolve conflicts between China and Japan. However, his efforts were unsuccessful in achieving a regional balance of power and instead led to increasing tensions between the United States and China. The involvement of the United States in the disputes ultimately strained relations with China.