1. MODERNIZATION IN JAPAN

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

4. 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

5. 1867 Mutsuhito establishes a new Gov’t

6. 1867 Mutsuhito establishes a new Gov’t
3. What steps did the Meiji take to modernize Japan?
Western Industrialization
American Education
German Gov’t & Military

7. 1885 – Japan & China pledge not to send armies to Korea
Why were both countries interested in Korea?
Trade
Military Outpost

8. 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

9. 1894 – Sino-Japanese War begins
What consequences did the war have?
Destruction of Chinese Navy
New Japanese Empire
Japan & Russia new asian powers

10. 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

11. 1904 – Russia & Japan go to war over Manchuria
What were some consequences?
Destruction of Russian Navy
Territorial gains for Japan

12. Harsh rule Denied Korean rights
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)