Aim: How did Japan change into an industrial and imperial power during the Meiji Period? Do Now: According to this cartoon what changes are taking place.

Aim: How did Japan change into an industrial and imperial power during the Meiji Period?

• Do Now: According to this cartoon what changes are taking place in Japan during the Meiji period?

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Instructional Objectives

• We will be able to: – Explain the causes of the Meiji Restoration – Describe the changes that took place during

the Meiji Period.– Discuss how Japan would go on to become

an imperial power.

The Meiji Restoration• Japanese period beginning in 1853 when Japan

went from a non-industrial feudal nation to a modern, industrial and imperial power.

Causes of Meiji Period

• Japanese saw what happened to their neighbor China. One Japanese visitor noted…

“The Chinese have become servants to the foreigners. Sovereignty may belong to China but in fact it's no more than a colony of Great Britain and France”.

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After the Opium War of 1839-1842, Japan was convinced that it had to Open Up to the West.

American Intervention• Commodore Matthew Perry forces Japan

to open it’s ports to American ships.

The Treaty of Kanagawa - The Treaty of Kanagawa - 18541854

The Treaty of Kanagawa - The Treaty of Kanagawa - 18541854

Japan Changes• The Japanese overthrew the last Shogun and put

their emperor in charge. • Japan ended it’s policy of isolationism.• Emperor Meiji’s government decided the only way

to avoid China’s fate was to modernize through selective borrowing from the Western nations.

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The Rulers Set the Tone The Rulers Set the Tone with Western Dresswith Western Dress

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Human Rights Human Rights & Religious& Religious

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Build aBuild aModern NavyModern Navy

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In order to Industrialize you must…

• Japan followed queue with other industrialized nations and went after an empire to get…

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Soldiers on the BattlefieldSoldiers on the BattlefieldDuring the Sino-Japanese WarDuring the Sino-Japanese War

The The Treaty of ShimonosekiTreaty of Shimonoseki ended the ended the war.war.

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Japan Annexes KoreaJapan Annexes KoreaJapan Annexes KoreaJapan Annexes Korea

The Russo-Japanese War:The Russo-Japanese War:1904-19051904-1905

The Russo-Japanese War:The Russo-Japanese War:1904-19051904-1905

The The Battle of TsushimaBattle of Tsushima::The results startled the world!The results startled the world!

But, Japanese Power Would But, Japanese Power Would Grow . . .Grow . . .

But, Japanese Power Would But, Japanese Power Would Grow . . .Grow . . .

Activity: Read pages 348 to 351 and answer the following questions1. Why were many Japanese people becoming

unhappy with their rulers in the nineteenth century?

2. Why did Commodore Perry visit Japan? What did he accomplish?

3. What changes did the powerful nobles bring to Japan

4. How did the new Japanese government hope to prevent the West from taking over Japan

5. Did this new government model itself after the Western democracies? Explain.

The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in Japan in 1853 signaled the end of Japanese

1. cultural contacts with the West 2. policies of isolationism 3. militarism in Southeast Asia 4. trade relations with the United States

• Correct Answer Number: 2

• Explanation: After Perry’s demonstration of American military prowess, Japan ceased to be isolated and began trading with the United States.

In Japan, the Meiji Restoration resulted in the

1. division of the nation between the European powers 2. modernization of the nation’s industry 3. abolition of the position of emperor 4. government being controlled by the samurai

• Correct Answer Number: 2• Explanation: After being reinstated as the political leader of

Japan after Commodore Perry’s visit in 1853, the Emperor Meiji feared that Japan would become a victim of Western imperialism as had happened to its neighbor China. Therefore, he set out on a program of rapid industrialization designed to put Japan on par with nations in the West.

A major goal of the Meiji government in Japan was to

1. isolate Japan from other nations 2. achieve political union with China 3. establish Japan as an industrial power 4. encourage colonization of Asia by Western nations

• Correct Answer Number: 3• Explanation: After being reinstated as the political

leader of Japan after Commodore Perry’s visit in 1853, the Emperor Meiji feared that Japan would become a victim of Western imperialism as had happened to its neighbor China. Therefore, he set out on a program of rapid industrialization designed to put Japan on par with nations in the West.

The modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration resulted in

1. a return to a feudal system of government 2. the rise of Japan as an imperialistic nation 3. an alliance between China, Korea, Russia, and Japan 4. a strengthening of Japan’s isolationist policies

• Correct Answer Number: 2• Explanation: After industrialization, Japan became imperialistic.

It began to seek colonies as a source for raw materials and new markets for its finished products. These colonies were taken through warfare. The two best examples of this policy are the Sino-Japanese War fought against China, and the Russo-Japanese War fought against Russia. Both ended with a Japanese victory and the acquisition of new territories.