*Japan* By: Julie Clingenpeel and Dreama Phillips

Who were the first Europeans to go to Japan?

The Portuguese

What policy did Japan adopt towards foreigners? Explain what this was.

Isolationism. A national policy of no communications with other countries. Perry running after Japan to get them to trade.

Describe the structure of Japan’s government from 1500-1850.

A Weak emperor -- the Shogun held all the power. General Tojo Emperor Hirohito

Who opened up Japan to trade in 1857?

Matthew Perry

What was Japan’s reaction after seeing how powerful the West was?

They industrialized and wanted to be more like the West.

What policy did Japan adopt in order to correct their backwardness?

Industrialization

What war did Japan win in 1905?

Russo-Japanese War vs

Why was this war fought?

Spheres of Influence in China

What did it prove about Japan?

They are a world power.

Why was Japan unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles?

They didn’t get much land.

What was Japan’s key policy between the wars?

Imperialism and Militarism.

What was Japan’s obsession between the wars?

Raw materials --in order to industrialize and build up military

Who were their leaders during the 1930’s and WWII?

General Tojo and Emperor Hirohito.

What did they do to acquire raw materials?

They invaded Korea, Manchuria, and China.

When, where, and why did Japan attack the US?

a.) Dec. 7, 1941 b.) Pearl Harbor c.) to get rid of US influence in the Pacific

What two cities had atomic bombs dropped on them What two cities had atomic bombs dropped on them? Why did the US do this?

a.) Hiroshima and Nagasaki b.) US didn’t want to invade Japan

What did the US do to Japan after WWII?

US helped rebuild them.

What was Douglas MacArthur’s role in Japan?

He helped rebuild Japan.

What was Japan not allowed to have after WWII?

A military

What is Japan’s role in the world today?

A major Economic power

Describe Japan today.

Highly developed country, low birth rate, long life span, high literacy rate, and high GDP.

ThE EnD!