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Japan Modernizes Chapter 10 Section 1
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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
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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
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Meiji Restoration ( ) 1867: Overthrew the shogun and restored emperor Mutsuhito Leaders went to Europe to study governments, economies, technology and customs
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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
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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
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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
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Imperialism in Asia
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