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11 Cards in this Set
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1603
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Tokugawa Ieyasu became Shogun
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July 2nd 1853
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"ships on fire... not Japanese, but foreign... taken for black sea, was rising out of the ships" coal ships. American squadron of 1000, with cannons.
Perry came ashore and delivered ultimatum. Landed in Edo Bay - forbidden to foreigners Commodore Matthew C Perry said they would return in spring and expected them to comply with the opening of the country. 23 Days of Talks. Treaty was a compromise. Trade = control Shogunate should get credit for peace. preserved integrity and sovereignty of country. Perry gave gifts and showed technical superiority and that resistance would be futile. |
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1854
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Treaty of Kanagawa. Treaty of Amity and Friendship that opened 2 ports and protected American Sailors
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1858
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The Charter Oath: Introduced Extra-territorality. Established assemblies and a united nation under a centralised admin. No class restrictions. learn as much as possible from other countries. Abandon unjust and outmoded practices.
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1868
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The Meiji Restoration: oligarches. Shogun was blamed for unequal treaties
Chosu and Satsuma overthrew Tokugawa Shogunate Emperor Died The 15th Tokugawa Shogun stepped down - 265 years of rule at an end. |
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1871
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Feudalism had been swept away with the abolition of the clan system.
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1889
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constitution which had the bicameral house system. less than 1% of population could vote.
allowed for unbroken dynasty that survived 1945. |
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American Interest in Japan
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whaling
coal deposits refueling stations trade new frontiers reopen to christianity nation state. strong identity and pride Meiji oligarches emphasized loyalty, obedience, respect and self control. The 'Great Way' |
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To industrialise and modernise Japan needed:
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The end of feudalism (free labour, mobility of peasants, money channelling.)
Cash Accumulation (cash economy, taxes on value of land, agricultural exports = machinery) Government Aid (missionaries, european technicians, promotion of industries) |
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Sakoku
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Policy of National Seclusion
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Seppeku
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suicide
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