Imperialism in Japan

Question 1

What was going on in Japan during the years 1600’s - 1854’s?

Answer 1

Japan was largely isolated and wanted little contact with the rest of the world

Question 2

What happened in Japan in 1854?

Answer 2

Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States sailed into Japan in order to open up the country to trade. We wanted to do business with Japan.

Question 3

When did the Meiji Restoration take place?

Answer 3

1868 - 1912

Question 4

What was the Meiji Restoration?

Answer 4

Emperor Meiji began a rapid (fast) program of modernization and westernization

Question 5

What happened during Japan Modernization?

Answer 5

Japan industrialized (built factories, machines, roads, communications)

Question 6

What happened during Japan Westernization?

Answer 6

Japan adopted the customs and techniques of Western countries (i.e.-Europe and the United States). Japan changed its government, military, education
system, and technology to make it more like those of Europe and the United States.

Question 7

What happened in Japan due to Modernizing and Westernizing?

Answer 7

Japan became a powerful and
modern industrial country. Instead of being taken over by Europeans or the United States (the way India, China, and Africa were), Japan actually started to take over (imperialize) other countries

Question 8

Who did Japan Imperialize?

Answer 8

Korea and part of China to gain natural resources/raw materials (like coal, tin,
iron, and lead)