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Explore the transformation of Japan into an industrialized and imperialistic power, its conflicts with China and Russia, and the harsh occupation of Korea. Learn about the Meiji Era, Japan's military strength, and its drive for foreign trade agreements.

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  1. GRAB YOUR BOOK! Complete:Vocabulary chapt. 12 section 2 Copy: Venn Diagram on page 377 Japan and China

  2. Chapter 12 Section 2 Modernization in Japan

  3. Japan Modernizes Unlike China, Japan will modernize and flex their muscles! The Demand for Foreign Trade • Treaty of Kanagawa(1854)—Japan opens two ports to American ships, thanks to Matthew Perry and his letter (threat) • By 1860, Japan has trade agreements with many nations

  4. Meiji Reform and Modernization • Anger over these trade deals forces shogun to step down in 1867 • Meiji era—time of reform begun by Meiji emperor, Mutsuhito (meiji – enlightened rule) • Meiji emperor reforms, modernizes using Western models. Excited about Western ways • By early 1900s, Japan has industrialized, is competitive with West

  5. Imperial Japan Military Strength • By 1890, Japan has strong navy and large army- Strongest military power in Asia • In 1894, Japan gets Western nations to give up special rights They become an imperialist country.

  6. Intermission

  7. Japan Attacks China • Japan forces Korea to open three ports to Japanese trade in 1876 • In 1885, Japan and China agree not to send troops to Korea • In 1894, China sends troops to put down rebellion in Korea • Japan drives Chinese out of Korea, gains Chinese territory – Sino-Japanese war

  8. Russo-Japanese War • In 1903, Japan and Russia begin struggle over Manchuria • Japan said it would let Russia have Manchuria if they stayed out of Korea. Japan attacks Russia in 1904, launching Russo-Japanese War • In 1905, treaty ends the war; Japan gains captured territories

  9. Japanese Occupation of Korea Teddy Roosevelt helps Japan and Russia sign a peace treaty. After defeating Russia, Japan attacks Korea with a vengeance. Japan makes Korea a protectorate in 1905 • In 1910, Japan completes annexation of Korea • Japan rules harshly in Korea, leading to growing Korean nationalism. The US and Europe ignored it.

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