Write: “Chapter 12 – Asian Imperialism” at the head of your notes

Entering the 1800s, China is doing well on its own… but problems arise The ruling Qing dynasty declined because of internal and external pressures: 1.Internal – corruption, peasant unrest, incompetence, growing population, food shortages 2.External – intense external pressure applied to Chinese society by the modern West

British start selling Opium – highly addictive drug – make a huge profit Opium is grown in northern India under the British East India Company and then shipped directly to Chinese markets.

Read Chinese ambassador, Lin Zexu’s ( ghee-shoe ) appeal to Queen Victoria. What was he asking for? Imagine you are Queen Victoria – write a brief response.

Safari Montage Video – China (Chapter 1, second section – 3 min 6 sec)

Emperor Mutsuhito Pronounced May-jee

1853, Commodore Matthew Perry, fleet of American warships arrive in Edo Bay (Tokyo). Perry sought to, “bring a singular and isolated people into the family of civilized nations” Brought with him a letter from president Millard Fillmore 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry, fleet of American warships arrive in Edo Bay (Tokyo). Perry sought to, “bring a singular and isolated people into the family of civilized nations” Brought with him a letter from president Millard Fillmore

1.Asked for better treatment of sailors shipwrecked on the Japanese islands 2.Opening of foreign relations between the United States and Japan Question ultimately decided by the guns of Commodore Perry’s ships. Under military pressure, Japan granted concessions, or political compromises 1.Asked for better treatment of sailors shipwrecked on the Japanese islands 2.Opening of foreign relations between the United States and Japan Question ultimately decided by the guns of Commodore Perry’s ships. Under military pressure, Japan granted concessions, or political compromises

To compete, Japan would also have to expand. Goes to war with China over control of Korea, Japan wins, also acquires Taiwan Defeat Russia’s Baltic fleet.