Japan Modernizes Chapter 10 Section 1
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
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
Meiji Restoration (1868-1912) 1867: Overthrew the shogun and restored emperor Mutsuhito Leaders went to Europe to study governments, economies, technology and customs
Reforms Strong central government Adapted German model Industrialization Strong central government Adapted German model 1889Constitution Emperor still had absolute rule Legislature Economy=priority Modern banking, railroads, ports, telegraph and postal system
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
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
Imperialism in Asia