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Japan's Modernization: Embracing Western Influence

Explore Japan's transformation from isolation to modernization through historical events such as the Meiji Restoration and wars with Russia and China. Analyze the impact of Western influence on Japan's political and social evolution.

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Japan's Modernization: Embracing Western Influence

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

  2. Japan was ruled by Shogun who divided land amongst the nobles • Peasants worked for nobles and their armies, the Samurai • 1853: Little trade btwn west & Japan, so US Commodore Matthew Perry steams his ships into Tokyo harbor w/ letter from Pres. Fillmore US Steams Into Japan • The letter asked the Shogun to allow trade between the US & Japan • Japan & US sign trade agreement called the Treaty of Kanagawa • 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. Japanese Imperialism • 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 • 1903: Russia tries to gain influence in Korea & Manchuria • Japan launches a surprise attack against Russia ships near Manchuria (Russo-Japanese War) • Japan wins the war crushing the Russian navy – land battle a draw • Japan annexes Korea - closes Korean newspapers, and replaces Korean subjects w/ Japanese subjects

  4. 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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