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Modernization in Japan

Modernization in Japan. What causes Japan to open up & become more like the west?. Japan was a feudal society ruled by Shogun. 1853: Little trade btwn west & Japan, so US Commodore Matthew Perry brings ships into Japan, requesting a trade deal.

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Modernization in Japan

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  1. Modernization in Japan What causes Japan to open up & become more like the west?

  2. Japan was a feudal society ruled by Shogun • 1853: Little trade btwn west & Japan, so US Commodore Matthew Perry brings ships into Japan, requesting a trade deal • Japan & US sign trade agreement called the Treaty of Kanagawa US Steams Into Japan • Most Japanese people did not want foreigners in Japan, they ask Emperor to take control of the country • 1867: the Shogun step down and Emperor Mutsuhito begins the Meiji era • Emperor realizes the best way to stop western influence was for Japan to modernize – studies western methods

  3. Sino-Japanese War • As Japan industrialized, they also built a powerful military • 1876: Japan forces neighboring Korea to open ports for trade • However, China happened to be Korea’s trading partner • Both countries sign a “hands-off” Korea treaty • People of Korea rebel against their king, Korean king asks China to help – China send in its troops • Japan attacks China for violating treaty • Japan winsSino-Japanese War, gets Taiwan & sph of infl. in Manchuria, Korea

  4. Russo-Japanese War • Japan launches a surprise attack against Russia ships near Manchuria – crushes Russian Navy • 1903: Russia tries to gain influence in Korea & Manchuria, Russians confident they can easily take land away from Japanese • However, land battle is a draw w/ Russia losing lots of troops • US negotiates treaty to end war, Japan annexes Korea - closes Korean newspapers, and replaces Korean subjects w/ Japanese subjects

  5. Russo-Japanese War Political Cartoon • Open your book to page 378 • How is Russia characterized in most cartoons? • How was Japan characterized during the Meiji era? • How does the cartoonist signify that Japan is warlike? • Who do you think the cartoonist is depicting being crushed by this war between Russia & Japan?

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