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Japan Modernizes

Follow Japan's journey from isolation under the Tokugawa shogunate to rapid modernization and imperial expansion under Meiji Restoration. Discover how reforms in government, society, and military propelled Japan from a secluded nation to a regional power in Asia.

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Japan Modernizes

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  1. Japan Modernizes Chapter 10 Section 1

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Meiji Restoration (1868-1912) • 1867: Overthrew the shogun and restored emperor Mutsuhito • Leaders went to Europe to study governments, economies, technology and customs

  5. Reforms Government Industrialization • Strong central government • Adapted German model • 1889Constitution • Emperor still had absolute rule • Legislature • Economy=priority • Modern banking, railroads, ports, telegraph and postal system

  6. Reforms Society Success • Schools and a university set up • End to class distinctions • Modernization happened with great speed and success

  7. 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

  8. Imperialism in Asia

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