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Why did Japan decide to follow the policy of imperialism?
Essential Question Why did Japan decide to follow the policy of imperialism?
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Why wasn’t Japan conquered?
Japan’s experiences with European imperial nations started the same way as China’s… But, it ended much differently Japan watched European nations and the United States and decided to copy them Japan set out to build an empire
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If it was going to MODERNIZE, it needed all of the following:
How did Japan modernize? However, Japan was only a small island nation Another word for INDUSTRIALIZE If it was going to MODERNIZE, it needed all of the following: Raw materials Labor Markets to sell goods Colonies could provide all three of those items
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Starting in 1874, Japan began building its empire close to home
Where did Japan’s empire begin? Starting in 1874, Japan began building its empire close to home Japan seized the Ryuku Islands from China Japan’s navy forced open ports in Korea Japan seized Port Arthur in Manchuria (China) However, conflict would should develop between Japan and a European power
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Who stood in Japan’s way?
The rivalry between Russia and Japan was primarily started over trade with Korea Japan launched a surprise attack on the Russians The fierce fighting stunned the Russians
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This conflict became known as the RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR
Who won the war? This conflict became known as the RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR It ended in 1905 when the new, modern Japanese navy sank the Russian fleet
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As a result of the Russo-Japanese War…
What did Japan gain? As a result of the Russo-Japanese War… Japan gained: Full control over Port Arthur Part of Sakhalin (an island north of Japan) Control of Korea
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What was the impact? The Japanese victory shocked the world
Japan had industrialized more quickly than anyone had guessed Japan had the naval power to defeat a European nations It had proven itself a world class power in the race for empire
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Why did Japan decide to follow the policy of imperialism?
Essential Question Why did Japan decide to follow the policy of imperialism?
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