2. Imperialism on the EOG (7.H.2.1)
Colonization, conquest, and imperialism may alter a people’s way of life in positive and negative ways.
Conflict may begin as ideological struggle and end in physical violence.
There are multiple perspectives to understand and analyze in order to determine the effects of any type of conflict.
The effects of conflict are multifaceted.
Economic conflict may alter the quality of life for citizens in various nations and regions.
Political conflict may lead to the formation of alliances.
Political and social conflict may require military intervention.

3. Japan: A Success Story?

4. Day 2 – Japan
Isolated/Feudal System
Tokugawa Shogunate
but peaceful and prosperous
NOT industrialized
Refuse to trade w/west
1853 – US doesn’t take no for an answer
Matthew Perry (US Navy)
Treaty of Kanagawa

5. Meiji Restoration (“enlightened”)
Tokugawa forced out
Japan – westernize and industrialize
Study the West (Germany)
Japan becomes powerful
Imperialists
Japan forces Korea to trade
Disagreement w/China over Korea
Sino-Japanese War
Japan wins easily (technology)

6. Russo-Japanese War
Fight over Manchuria (china)
Japan wins (surprise attack)
Japan attacks Korea (harsh)
1905 – Korea is a protectorate
1907 – Korea is annexed (added)
Mean rulers
Shut down newspapers
Took over schools
Stole land
World ignores

8. Union of South Africa (British)
Label each country by the imperialist controller.
Label each county by its name in 1914.
Create and label the spheres of influence in China.
Create and label imperialism in the middle east
Due: Friday 1/24
French
West Africa (French)
Union of South Africa (British)