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Unit 3 - Japan's Rise to Power Flashcards

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What are the three reasons that Japan had to change its policies and stance on world relations?

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  • Western expansion
  • The unequal treaties
  • Meiji restoration
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What happened to Japan in 1853?

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Commodore Perry arrived from the USA and demanded that Japan opened two ports to the US Navy.

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How does Western expansion affect Japan’s isolationist strategy?

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Isolationism only works if everybody does it and with the Western powers expanding into China, Japan didn’t want to be taken over next.

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What were the Unequal Treaties?

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Treaties between the Western powers and China that allowed foreigners:
- Free access to ports
- Extra-territoriality
- Consular courts
- Very low tariffs

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When was the Meiji restoration?

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1868

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What was the Meiji restoration?

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It was a new system of government that brought back the glories of the old emperors, while still bringing in new Western-style governments.

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What sort of administration did the Meiji restoration create?

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Central administration that controlled local authorities and created an effective tax system.

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When was the new constitution drawn up?

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1890

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How did the Meiji restoration affect the Japanese army?

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There was a new 3-year conscription that at first was unpopular, but gained favor as the Japanese people became more nationalistic.

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What was the Japanese army’s wartime strength in 1883?

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Roughly 200,000.

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How strong was the Japanese Navy by 1894?

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28 warships and 24 torpedo boats.

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How did the Japanese industry change because of the Meiji restoration?

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It was modernized through steam-powered factories

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How did Japan view Korea?

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As a Japanese satellite state.

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How did China view Korea?

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As a Chinese province.

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When does Japan forces Korea to open ports to Japanese traders?

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1876

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What treaty does Japan negotiate with Korea in 1876?

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One that recognizes it as a state independent from China.

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In what year do Korean modernizers attempt to take control of the government?

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1884

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What is the convention of 1883 Tientsin?

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When China and Japan agree not to change the status of Korea.

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What happens in 1894?

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Japan builds economic + military strength.
Tong-Haks attempt to overthrow the Korean government.

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What happens with the Tong-Haks?

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China sends troops to help.
Japan sends troops (claims China is breaking Tientsin treaty).
Japanese want Prime Minister Hirobumi to challenge China.
Japan won’t withdraw, so China declares war.

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When is the first Sino-Japanese war?

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1894-1895.

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Who wins the first Sino-Japanese war?

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Japan.

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What were China’s advantages in the first Sino-Japanese war?

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Larger army.

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What were Japan’s advantages in the first Sino-Japanese war?

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More modern weapons, better motivation, better organization.

25
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How does Japan beat China in the first Sino-Japanese war?

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Defeats China at Pyongyang.
Destroys Chinese naval fleet at mouth of Yalu river.
Japan seizes Pescadores islands and Taiwan.

26
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What treaty does China sign at the end of the first Sino-Japanese war?

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The Treaty of Shimonoseki.

27
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When is the Treaty of Shimonoseki signed?

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April 1895.

28
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What are the details of the Treaty of Shimonoseki

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  • Korean independence from China
  • Japan acquires the Pescadores islands, Taiwan, and the Liadong Peninsula
29
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How do the Western powers respond to the Treaty of Shimonoseki?

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France, Russia, and Germany force Japan to return the Liadong Peninsula to China.

30
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How does Japan feel after the Western powers force it to return the Liadong Peninsula to China?

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Humiliated and as if they are not yet powerful enough to compete on the world stage.

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How does the Japanese homeland respond after the Sino-Japanese war and the reaction from the Western powers?

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Honor/Shame culture.
Doubles size of army.
Increases navy.

32
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What happens in Korea while Japan is building up?

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Russia surpasses China’s influence.
Another Tong-Hak uprising - the queen is murdered - king flees to Russian embassy.
Nishi-Rosen agreement (Japan and Russia) is signed.

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What happens in China while Japan is building up?

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Western powers expanding spheres of influence.
Japan left out.
Russia strengthens in Manchuria and takes Port Arthur.

34
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How does Japan respond to the Boxer revolt?

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They send the most troops.

35
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What are the two western power sides that Japan could join?

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Russia, France, and Germany
OR
Britain

36
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Which Western power does Japan choose to sign an agreement with?

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Britain

37
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When is the Anglo-Japanese Treaty?

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1902.

38
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Why doesn’t Japan want to ally with Russia, France, and Germany?

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Russia biggest threat to Japan.
Would have to accept Russia’s position in Manchuria, Korea, and China.

39
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Why doesn’t Japan want to ally with Britain?

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Have to agree to ‘open door’ policy in China.
Hard for Japan to have own sphere of influence in China.

40
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What are the details of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty of 1902?

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  • Japan recognizes British interests in China, while Britain recognizes Japanese interests in Korea.
  • In war (in the east), they only have to come to each other’s defense if another country joins the opposing side as a second.
41
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What is the benefit of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty for Japan?

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If they war with Russia, France and Germany might not join cause they don’t want to fight Britain.

42
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Why is Japan in favor of a Russo-Japanese war?

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  • Can fight Russia by themselves without France or Germany.
  • Loans from USA and Britain.
43
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When does Japan declare war on Russia?

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February 8, 1904.

44
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What is Japan’s first offensive in the Russo-Japanese war?

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Attacks Russian ships at Port Arthur 3 hours before official declaration of war is received by Russia.

45
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Why do Russian Navy reinforcements take a long time to reach Asia?

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They have to travel all the way around the cape of Africa since Britain doesn’t give them access to the Suez canal.

46
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When does the Russo-Japanese war end?

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August 1905.

47
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Who wins the Russo-Japanese war?

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Japan

48
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What is the significance of Japan defeating Russia in war?

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First time and Asia nation has defeated a European one in a long time.
Stops Russia’s eastward expansion and forces them to focus on Europe. (lead up to WW1).

49
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What does Japan gain after the end of the Russo-Japanese war?

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  • Only major power with much influence in Korea.
  • Russian lease of Liaodong Peninsula.
  • Railway from Liaodong to Harbin (South Manchurian Railway).
50
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How was Japan able to defeat Russia?

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  • Rapid build-up of military and finances.
  • Western powers not angry with them for signing the ‘unequal treaties’.
  • Very sacrificial nationalist mindset.
  • Anglo-Japanese Treaty.
51
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What are the two kinds of Japanese policy in Manchuria, Korea, and China from 1906-1914?

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Army: aggressive policy.
Civilians: cautious policy.

52
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What is the Black Dragon society?

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Ultra-nationalist paramilitary group that was pro Japan as an imperialist world power.

53
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When is the Russian-Japan secret agreement?

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1910.

54
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What is the Russian-Japan secret agreement?

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Russia has influence in north Manchuria and Japan has influence in south Manchuria.

55
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When does Japan annex Korea?

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1910.

56
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How does the Japanese army and the Black Dragon Society want to deal with China?

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Want to create an independent Manchuria and control it through a puppet ruler.

57
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How does the Japanese government decide to deal with China?

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Follow the lead of the USA and Britain and accept stable China because of good trade and economic stability.

58
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By 1914, what percentage of Japanese exports are to China?

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20%

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