. The colonists were angry over the Townshend Acts, which led to riots. It was important because it was a turning point in America's quest for independence.
A. a system that allowed people to work in return for passage to america
<span>Started with extreme militarization. Once, they started adopting the life of western civilizations and embracing it they very quickly became a leading country in the world.</span>
1899, the United States declared the Open Door Policy. The Americans worried that other nations would soon divide China into formal colonies and shut out the American traders. They proposed that China's doors be open to merchants of all nations.