(KEY) Activity 6A.6.3 Modernization of Japan
name: key
Directions: The following questions deal with modernization of Japan. Answer the questions about the timeline.
1853
Mathew Perry arrives in Tokyo harbor.
1. What was the American motive for sending
the fleet?
to shock the frightened japanese into accepting trade
with the United States
1854
Japan signs Treaty of Kanagawa.
2. How did the United States benefit from the
terms of the treaty?
gained rights to trade in 2 ports in Japan
1867
Mutsuhito establishes a new government
1885
Japan and China pledge not to send armies into Korea
3. What steps did the Meiji take to modernize
Japan?
adapted aspects of foreign cultures they admired;
such as American educational system and germany's
centralized goverenment and military discipline;
followed the west into modernization and developed
modern industries
4. Why were both countries interested in
Korea?
for trade and as a military outpost to protect their
own security
1894
Sino-Japanese War begins
1904
Russia and japan go to war over Manchuria
1910
Japan annexes Korea
5. How did the war begin?
rebellion broke out against Korea's king, who asked
China for military help. Chinese troops marched into
Korea. japan protested violation of agreement and
sent its troops to fight the chinese
6. What consequences did the war have?
destruction of the Chinese navy; beginning of
Japanese colonial empire, change to world's balance
of power, emergence of Russia and Japan as major
powers- and enemies-in east Asia
7. What was the cause of this war?
Russia refusal to stay out of Korea led to a Japanese
surprise attack on the Russian navy anchored off the
coast of Manchuria
8. What were some consequences?
destruction of the Russian navy, territorial gains for
Japan, withdrawal of Russia from Manchuria and
Korea
9. How did the Japanese rule Korea?
harshly, established very represive governments that
denied rights to Koreans, inspired Korean nationalist
movement