1. Homework Review Sheet due Tuesday. Test on Imperialism Wednesday.

2. Aim #7: How was Japan’s experience with Imperialism different from China’s? Do Now: Describe what you see in this political cartoon. How does it reflect what happened to China during the Age of Imperialism?

3. I. Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868) A.Shogun- Samurai warrior who forces other samurais to be loyal to him. B.Tokugawa Shogunate was a ruling family that established a strong central government in Japan for over two centuries. C.In 1639, they introduce the closed country policy →

4. II. Western Intervention A.The United States wants to trade with China, but can’t do this without help from Japan. B.U.S. President Fillmore requests access to Japanese ports, but the Tokugawa turn him down.

5. II. Western Intervention C. In 1853, U.S. sends Commodore Matthew Perry to Tokyo Harbor. He arrives with four ships equipped with guns and canons. D. The Tokugawa agree to the Treaty of Kanagawa (1854), which opens up two Japanese ports to American ships.

6. III. Meiji Restoration (1867-1912) A.After the Treaty of Kanagawa, the Tokugawa Shogunate looks weak. The emperor Mutsuhito takes control of the government. Begins the Meiji Restoration ( period of “enlightened rule”)

7. III. Meiji Restoration (1867-1912) B. Goal – Modernize and Industrialize Japan – Soon have a dozen warships and 500,000 well-trained soldiers – Copy America’s public school system. – Build 7,000 miles of railroad tracks between 1872- 1914. – Expand coal production, build more factories.

8. IV. Growth of Japanese Imperialism: Japan needs to take over territory because they have limited natural resources A.Japan fights the Sino-Japanese War against China (1894-1895), gains Taiwan from China. B.Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) – Russia and Japan fight over territory in Korea. Japan destroys the Russian navy, wins the war. Why is this a big deal? C.By 1910, Japan has completely taken over Korea.

9. Concluding Question How was Japan’s experience during the Age of Imperialism different from China’s? Which country ended up being more successful, and why?