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MODERNIZATION IN JAPAN

MODERNIZATION IN JAPAN. 1853 - Matthew Perry arrives in Tokyo harbor. What was the American motive in sending in the fleet? To intimidate Japan… An effort to start trade. 1854 - Japan signs the treaty of Kanagawa. How did the U.S. benefit from the terms of the treaty?

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MODERNIZATION IN JAPAN

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  1. MODERNIZATIONINJAPAN

  2. 1853 - Matthew Perry arrives in Tokyo harbor • What was the American motive in sending in the fleet? • To intimidate Japan… An effort to start trade

  3. 1854 - Japan signs the treaty of Kanagawa • How did the U.S. benefit from the terms of the treaty? • Gained the right to trade in 2 ports

  4. 1867Mutsuhito establishes a new Gov’t

  5. 1867Mutsuhito establishes a new Gov’t 3. What steps did the Meiji take to modernize Japan? • Western Industrialization • American Education • German Gov’t & Military

  6. 1885 – Japan & China pledge not to send armies to Korea • Why were both countries interested in Korea? • Trade • Military Outpost

  7. 1894 – Sino-Japanese War begins • How did the war begin? 1. Rebellion against Korean King 2. Korea asks China for help 3. Japan sent to fight Chinese

  8. 1894 – Sino-Japanese War begins • What consequences did the war have? • Destruction of Chinese Navy • New Japanese Empire • Japan & Russia new asian powers

  9. 1904 – Russia & Japan go to war over Manchuria • What was the cause of this war? 1. Russia won’t leave Korea 2. Japan attacks Russian Navy off coast of Manchuria

  10. 1904 – Russia & Japan go to war over Manchuria • What were some consequences? • Destruction of Russian Navy • Territorial gains for Japan

  11. 1910 – Japan annexes Korea 9. How did the Japanese rule Korea? • Harsh rule • Denied Korean rights • Led to Korean nationalist movement (eventually U.S. involvement in Korean War)

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