MODERNIZATIONIN

JAPAN

1853 - Matthew Perry arrives in Tokyo harbor

1. What was the American motive in sending in the fleet?

• To intimidate Japan… An effort to start trade

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1854 - Japan signs the treaty of Kanagawa

2. How did the U.S. benefit from the terms of the treaty?

• Gained the right to trade in 2 ports

1867Mutsuhito establishes a new

Gov’t

1867Mutsuhito establishes a new

Gov’t3. What steps did the Meiji take to

modernize Japan?

• Western Industrialization• American Education• German Gov’t & Military

1885 – Japan & China pledge not to send armies to Korea

4. Why were both countries interested in Korea?

• Trade• Military Outpost

1894 – Sino-Japanese War begins

5. How did the war begin?

1. Rebellion against Korean King2. Korea asks China for help3. Japan sent to fight Chinese

1894 – Sino-Japanese War begins

6. What consequences did the war have?

• Destruction of Chinese Navy

• New Japanese Empire• Japan & Russia new asian

powers

1904 – Russia & Japan go to war over Manchuria

7. What was the cause of this war?

1. Russia won’t leave Korea2. Japan attacks Russian Navy off coast of Manchuria

1904 – Russia & Japan go to war over Manchuria

8. What were some consequences?

• Destruction of Russian Navy

• Territorial gains for Japan

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)