1. Japanese Industrialism
Competing with the West

2. Causes Western pressure/ competition in region Failing economy
Matthew Perry’s threats to “encourage” trade
Failing economy
Dependence on agriculture
Inattention to commercialization
Weakened Tokugawa shogunate
Centralized bureaucracy
Paid regional alliances/loyalty
Growing intellectual elites

3. Constraints Traditional ideas Some early growth, but setback
Religious-based opposition to change
Some early growth, but setback
Technological challenges
Rural riots
Geographic isolationism
Map of Edo (Tokyo) in 1850

4. Activity Directions
Skim through all event cards. Organize them into regions. Also divide those you know from those you are unfamiliar.
Begin placing the events that you know on the timeline.
Use your critical thinking and logic skills to place the additional event cards.
What events would follow others?
What do you know about regional beginnings in industrialism?
Which events are causes? Effects?
Call to be checked for completion/accuracy.

5. Continued Activity Directions
Look up the dates for each event. In addition, review the content on each as you place the card.
Review the timeline for trends. Investigate what would cause these trends.
Trace regional differences/similarities. What accounts for the differences/similarities?
Evaluate the impact of political settings, geography (availability of resources), and social movements.
What overall conclusions can be made about the Industrial Age? Industrialism in Japan (as compared to the other regions)?

6. Industrialism Wrap-up
How was Japanese industrialism similar to those of other regions?
What made Japanese industrialism unique?
What impact of industrialism was seen on Japan?
Culture?
Religion?
Economy?
What effects could arise from Japanese industrialism?
What impact was made on the world by Japanese industrialism?