Lesson 10 Flashcards
isolation
1
Q
what is Sakoku
A
isolationist foreign policy under the Tokugawa shogunate where trade between Japan and other countries was severely limited
2
Q
how long did Sakoku last
A
214 years
3
Q
when did Sakoku end
A
when american ships forced Japan to open and sign treaties
4
Q
What is dejima
A
the only trading post inbetween 1634-1854
5
Q
what were the main changes during isolation
A
- roles of social classes changed
- merchants grew rich
6
Q
which country was the first country to force Japan to open it’s ports
A
the U.S
7
Q
how many american whaling ships were operating in the North Pacific
A
200
