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Modernization in Japan

Explore Japan’s transformation from isolation to modernization under Emperor Mutsuhito in the Meiji era, leading to imperialism and territorial acquisitions like Taiwan and Korea against China and Russia.

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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. A. Japan was ruled by Shogun 1. Peasants work for nobles and their armies, the Samurai B. For years, western nations tried to open trade with Japan 1. 1853: US Commodore Matthew Perry goes to Tokyo harbor C. Japan & US sign trade agreement called the Treaty of Kanagawa I. US Steams Into Japan 1. Shogun allows trade between the US & Japan D. Most Japanese = anti-foreigner ask Emperor to take control E. In 1867, Emperor Mutsuhito begins the Meiji era 1. Emperor realizes the best way to stop western influence was for Japan to modernize studies western methods

  3. II. Japanese Imperialism A. As Japan industrialized, they also built a powerful military B.1876: Jpn. forces neighboring Korea to open ports for trade 1. However, China happened to be Korea’s trading partner 2. Both Jpn. & China sign a “hands-off” Korea treaty C. China sends in its troops to help squash rebellion against Korean leader 1. Japan attacks China for violating treaty (Sino-Japanese War) D. Japan wins gets Taiwan & sph of infl. in Manchuria & Korea E. 1903: Russia tries to gain influence in Korea & Manchuria 1. . Jpn. launches a surprise attack against Russia ships near Manchuria (Russo-Japanese War) D. Jpn. wins the war crushing the Russian navy E. Jpn. annexes Korea - closes Korean newspapers, and replaces Korean subjects w/ Japanese subjects

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