The reason for the change from isolationism to imperialism was because America was slowly becoming a superpower in the world during the 19th century. This was also due to the fact that America felt that it could maintain "peace" in the world through its power. To hold its status as a superpower, America had to take steps to establish itself around the world. The Imperial rule allowed it to compete with European states in terms of resources and money.
China was controlled by foreign nations , who dominate the ports in Shanghai.China was involved in a war called the "Opium War" between Great Britain, France and China which ultimately led to China's defeat. The consequence of their defeat was the lost of 50 of their ports which were called "treaty ports, meaning the ports were opened for foreign trade and residence.
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The another name for the capital was "Federal City".
<u>Answer:</u> Option A
<u>Explanation:</u>
The Congress met in a number of different locations before Washington, D.C., became America’s capital in 1800. Soon after many debates Congress passed the Residence Act in July 1790, which proclaimed that the capital would be built somewhere along the Potomac River and gave President George Washington the authority to choose the final site.
The president was given the right to appoint three commissioners to oversee the federal city’s development. Finally the commissioners named the federal city in memory of Washington in September 1791 and called the area where it was located the Columbia Territory.
