1. Japan Modernizes
Chapter 10 Section 1

2. Discontent Grows 1603 Tokugawas seized power
reimposed centralized feudalism
Closed Japan to foreigners
Forbade Japanese travel overseas
200 years = Japan isolated
Merchants unable to gain political power despite wealth

3. Matthew Perry
July 1853: armed U.S. ships commanded by Matthew Perry delivered lettered from Millard Fillmore (President)
Demanded Japan open ports
1854: 2 Ports opened

4. Meiji Restoration ( )
1867: Overthrew the shogun and restored emperor Mutsuhito
Leaders went to Europe to study governments, economies, technology and customs

5. Reforms Strong central government Adapted German model
Industrialization
Strong central government
Adapted German model
1889Constitution
Emperor still had absolute rule
Legislature
Economy=priority
Modern banking, railroads, ports, telegraph and postal system

6. Reforms Schools and a university set up End to class distinctions
Society
Success
Schools and a university set up
End to class distinctions
Modernization happened with great speed and success

7. Military Strength Empire building to fuel industry Korea China
1876: Force used to open ports to Japanese trade
China
First Sino-Japanese War
Japanese victory
Gained trading in China and control of Taiwan

8. Imperialism in Asia