1. Aim/Goal: How did Japan show its imperial power? Do Now: Use the following vocabulary words to describe Japan. Write one paragraph. Meiji Samurai Tokyo Matthew Perry Imperialism Treaty Homework: Handout

2. Sino-Japanese War August 1894 – 17 April 1895 Fought between Qing Dynasty and Meiji over the control of Korea This would show how successful the modernization of Japan had been. Also showed a shift in power from China to Japan in Asia.

3. Sino-Japanese War: 1894-1895 The Meiji Emperor was in Hiroshima during the Sino-Japanese War

4. Soldiers on the Battlefield During the Sino-Japanese War The Treaty of Shimonoseki ended the war.

5. Today — Tensions Between China & Japan EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone.  Offshore gas field in the East China Sea reveals recently strained relations between China & Japan.  Tension over disputed gas field on the rise, exacerbating mutual mistrust dating back to the Sino-Japanese War.

6. The Russo-Japanese War: 1904-1905 The Battle of Tsushima: The results startled the world!

7. Japan and Russia at War Begins in 1904 Japan becomes the first Asian power in to defeat a European power. Developed out of the rivalry between Russia and Japan for dominance in Korea and Manchuria and important ports. When Russia refused to withdraw its troops, Japan attacked.

8. Japan Annexes Korea

9. President Teddy Roosevelt Mediates the Peace The Treaty of Portsmouth, NH ended the Russo-Japanese War.

10. Treaty of Portsmouth Japan and Russia agreed to evacuate Manchuria and return it to China Japan was leased the Port Arthur and Russian rail system in Manchuria with access to strategic resources. Theodore Roosevelt negotiated He won the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for this

11. Japan Is a Player in China

12. Competition from Another “ Pacific ” Power Is on the Horizon

13. The U. S. “ Great White Fleet ”

14. But, Japanese Power Would Grow...