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Imperial Encounters: Japan's Resilience, Siam's Dilemma

Explore how Japan and Siam responded to Western imperialism through treaties, geographical dynamics, and motivations. Understand China's vulnerabilities and the challenges faced by Asian nations. Analyze the impact of unequal treaties and the concept of "civilization." Delve into strategies for maintaining sovereignty and confronting foreign influence. Discover the complexities of power dynamics in an era of expanding global connections.

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Imperial Encounters: Japan's Resilience, Siam's Dilemma

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  1. “We Are Not Alone . . .” - Imperialism Encountering the West: Japan & Siam

  2. Opium War: China’s Weaknesses Exposed

  3. China’s Weaknesses Exposed

  4. We’re an island! CHINA BRITAIN FRANCE Under Pressure! The Same, But Different

  5. “It’s All Asia. So It’s All the Same, Right? SIAM JAPAN • Geography • isolated • exchange via mainland • Future • “Thanks, Tokugawa!” • reluctant = debate • Motivation • REWRITE TREATIES! • Geography • surrounded • varied exchange • Future • proactive! • “Us, or them?” • Motivation • “independence”

  6. “What’s Going On?” • Why are Europeans intruding? • interest in foreign goods • need raw materials • desire new markets • indirect rule • outright control • How can they justify it? • survival of the fittest • racism • “White Man’s Burden”

  7. “In a Perfect World . . .” What would limit the Europeans (Siam) OR make them change their minds (Japan)? “The foreigners keep extending their influence until empires belong to them,” King Rama IV C I V I L I Z A T I O N

  8. These impose civilization – in a VERY self- serving way! • organized government • self-defense • follow international law • interpersonal law • “Western-like” • “accepted” norms • personal rights • technology/science UNEQUAL TREATIES! UNEQUAL TREATIES! UNEQUAL TREATIES! C I V I L I Z A T I O N

  9. C I V I L I Z A T I O N (Siam) Bowring Treaty (1855): extraterritoriality, control customs duties, remove Siamese royal trade monopoly (Japan) Treaty of Kanagwa (1859): ports free of govt. interference, control customs duties, extraterritoriality, foreigners live & work in ports

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