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Japan

Explore Japan's journey from isolation to modernization and imperial expansion, including key events like the Meiji Restoration, treaty signings, wars, and the annexation of Korea and Manchuria.

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Japan

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  1. Japan • Homework: 376-379

  2. Japan ends Isolation • Tokugawa Shogunate Collapses after 200 year rule • China Major Trading Partner Until 1800’s • 1853 Commodore Perry- Steam power and Cannons threatens Japan

  3. Meiji Restoration • 1854 Treaty of Kanagawa- opens ports • 1868 Sat-Cho rebellion defeats Tokugawa and restores Emperor as full power. Reduced power of the Daimyo. • 1867-1912 Meiji – counters West by modernizing • Military- imitate German army and small central government as well as British Navy. Compulsory military for 3 years. • Universal Education: American Model. Women included.

  4. Modernization • Rapid Modernization with need for Natural Resources • Formation of Zaibatsu • Close relation between government and private business

  5. Japan’s Empire • Japan also uses European model in Empire building • Japan, China and Korea • Hands off agreement • Sino Japanese War- results in the expulsion of China from Korea • Russo- Japanese war – Japan defeats Russia in dispute over Manchuria • Manchuria and Korea turned over (Japanese Protectorate)

  6. From Protectorate to annexation • Invasion and annexation of Korea and Manchuria • US supported annexation of Japan would support claim to the Philippines • Japanese resented American immigration restrictions

  7. Summary Questions • Who was Japan’s largest trading partner prior to the 1800’s? • Who did the Japanese Sign the Treaty of Kanagawa with opening trade? • What was the time period in which the Meiji ruled? • Who did the Japanese model their military on? • What was the result of the Sino Japanese War? • In what order did these events occur…? • Korean annexation • Korean Protectorate • Russians Driven Out • Hands off agreement signed

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