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Asked by Jenna McMillan on Apr 24, 2024

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What made the Burlingame Treaty unique?

A) It was actually a declaration of war against China.
B) It recognized the sovereignty of China.
C) It declared all of East Asia's ports to be America's sphere of influence.
D) It gave Great Britain Hong Kong.
E) It ended the Opium Wars.

Burlingame Treaty

An 1868 agreement between the United States and China that recognized mutual rights of their citizens and encouraged cultural and commercial exchange.

Sovereignty of China

The authority and autonomy of China as a state to govern itself, free from external control or influence, which has been a significant issue in its historical relations with foreign powers.

Declaration of War

A formal announcement by a sovereign or government declaring a state of war between it and another state.

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shanthi reddy8 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Burlingame Treaty, signed in 1868 between the United States and China, was unique because it recognized the sovereignty of China, marking a significant diplomatic gesture towards respecting China's authority and territorial integrity at a time when many Western powers were carving out spheres of influence in Asia.

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