MING and Qing CHINA C H I N A
C – Created foreign enclaves Creation of foreign enclaves to control trade and influence of Europeans on China
H - Hongwu Became the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty after driving the Mongols out of China in 1368 Trade with outsiders was conducted in three coastal ports
Increase demand for Chinese goods (tea, porcelain, silk) I – Increase in Demand Increase demand for Chinese goods (tea, porcelain, silk) Europeans wanted more of these goods from China Silk Road transported goods
N – New Chinese Dynasty In 1644 the Manchus invaded China and formed the Qing Dynasty Ruled China for more than 260 years Continued isolationist policies of Ming
A – Agricultural devotion Chinese devotion to agriculture paid off during late Ming and early Qing dynasties Great rice production, and general peace and prosperity 1600s-1700s: Population doubled
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Tokugawa Japan (1600-1868) J A P N
J – Japan is… Characterized by a powerless emperor controlled by a military leader (shogun) Emperor of Japan gave Tokugawa Ieyasu the authority to rule Japan in all military matters. This is called a …..Shogun ***Shogun is true leader of Japan
Loyal to Daimyo and Shogun Emperor High Rank – No power Daimyo Large Landowners Samurai Warriors Loyal to Daimyo and Shogun Shogun Actual Ruler Peasants Merchants Artisans
A – Arrival of Jesuit Missionaries Missionaries converted many local daimyo to Christianity Japan’s ruler believed European Missionaries looked down on traditional Japanese culture & religion (Shintoism & Buddhism) & eventually missionaries are banned & Christians are persecuted
P – Portuguese arrive in Japan First contact by Portuguese in 1543 Japanese were eager to trade with Portuguese who brought clocks, eyeglasses, tobacco, & firearms (muskets & cannons)
A – Adopted isolationist policy Adopted policy of isolation to limit foreign influences on Japan
N – NO MORE Europeans Eventually, most Europeans are banned, all ports of trade are closed (except Nagasaki, but only Chinese & Dutch are allowed) Japan pursues a “closed door policy
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