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Japan Modernizes. Chapter 10 Section 1. Discontent Grows. 1603 Tokugawas seized power reimposed centralized feudalism Closed Japan to foreigners Forbade Japanese travel overseas 200 years = Japan isolated Merchants unable to gain political power despite wealth. Matthew Perry.
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Japan Modernizes Chapter 10 Section 1
Discontent Grows • 1603 Tokugawas seized power • reimposed centralized feudalism • Closed Japan to foreigners • Forbade Japanese travel overseas • 200 years = Japan isolated • Merchants unable to gain political power despite wealth
Matthew Perry • July 1853: armed U.S. ships commanded by Matthew Perry delivered lettered from Millard Fillmore (President) • Demanded Japan open ports • 1854: 2 Ports opened
Meiji Restoration (1868-1912) • 1867: Overthrew the shogun and restored emperor Mutsuhito • Leaders went to Europe to study governments, economies, technology and customs
Reforms Government Industrialization • Strong central government • Adapted German model • 1889Constitution • Emperor still had absolute rule • Legislature • Economy=priority • Modern banking, railroads, ports, telegraph and postal system
Reforms Society Success • Schools and a university set up • End to class distinctions • Modernization happened with great speed and success
Military Strength • Empire building to fuel industry • Korea • 1876: Force used to open ports to Japanese trade • China • First Sino-Japanese War • Japanese victory • Gained trading in China and control of Taiwan