the rise of modern japan

Protectorate

A country that is defended or protected by another country

Using the information from the lesson, the readings in the assignment, and the woodblock image you just saw, respond to this question: How did Japan transform itself after the arrival of US Commodore Perry in 1853?

After the arrival of the United States, the Japanese realized they had fallen far behind the West as a result of their isolationist policies. The Tokugawa Shogunate fell, and the Meiji restoration returned power to the emperor. The new government pursued rapid industrialization and the modernization of Japanese society. By 1900, Japan was the most powerful nation in East Asia, having defeated China and Russia in war. This allowed Japan to expand its territory, and create an imperialist empire, similar to the nations of the West.

How would a government legally take control of another territory to add it to its own? Annex it. Append it. Incorporate it. Appropriate it.

Annex it.

What implicit threat is contained in Commodore Perry's letter? He could bring an army to Japan. He could tell the president that Japan was not cooperative. He could return with a larger force and attack Japan. He could attack Japan with his four ships.

He could return with a larger force and attack Japan.

What was Commodore Perry's significant contribution to the beginning of Japan's transformation? He closed all embassies except the US. He opened Japan to the West. He made Japan open its ports to Europe. He sold US warships to Japan.

He opened Japan to the West.

Until the mid-1800s, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa Shogunate. What were the characteristics of Japan under its rule? Select all that apply. It was a constitutional monarchy. It was stable, with a rigid class structure. It had an agriculturally based economy. It had strong ties with China. It was isolationist. It was behind the West in technology. It had a strong navy.

It was isolationist. It was behind the West in technology. It was stable, with a rigid class structure. It had an agriculturally based economy.

What does Article I say? Japan will submit to the United States. Japan and the United States will be allies. The United States will pay tribute to Japan. Japan will help shipwrecked US sailors

Japan and the United States will be allies.

What were the effects of the Russo-Japanese War? Check all that apply. Japan was viewed as the most powerful nation in East Asia. Japan added Manchuria to its territory. Russia defeated the Japanese fleet. The Treaty of Portsmouth was signed. Japan's influence in Korea increased.

Japan was viewed as the most powerful nation in East Asia. The Treaty of Portsmouth was signed. Japan's influence in Korea increased.

What does Emperor Meiji say Japan will do with knowledge gained from other nations? Japan will choose which institutions to adopt based on equality. Japan will adopt the customs and policies of "enlightened nations." Japan will quickly adopt the best institutions from "enlightened nations." Japan will choose the institutions that work best for it and adapt them

Japan will choose the institutions that work best for it and adapt them

How was Japan easily able to defeat China in the Sino-Japanese War? Japan's military was better trained and equipped. China surrendered quickly. China had fewer troops. Japan enlisted the help of its allies in Europe.

Japan's military was better trained and equipped.

The tsar was quick to agree to negotiate a peace treaty to end the Russo-Japanese War mainly because Russia feared that Japan would totally crush its forces. Russia was running low on fighting resources. Russia was winning but was unsure that it could continue to win. Russia was fighting a strong military from afar.

Russia was fighting a strong military from afar.

According to the passage, what else does President Fillmore expect from Japan? The Japanese will provide coal, provisions, and water to the United States at no cost. The Japanese will treat the American people with respect and kindness. People from California will be free to move to Japan to go fishing. The Japanese will help the United States rebuild its ships that were wrecked in storms.

The Japanese will treat the American people with respect and kindness.

What were the characteristics of the Tokugawa era in Japan? Check all that apply. The country pursued a policy of isolation. The country had advanced military technology. The country established trading relationships with dozens of countries. The country was industrialized. The country had an economy based on agriculture.

The country pursued a policy of isolation. The country had an economy based on agriculture.

What evidence of industrialization and modernization can you see in this image? Give your answer in the form of paragraph, using specific examples to support your claims.

This woodblock print, from the Sino-Japanese War, shows that Japan was becoming more industrialized, modern, and imperialistic. The crew is wearing Western-style uniforms, and the ship is a modern, armored vessel with advanced weapons. There also is evidence of explosions as enemy ships are destroyed

modernize

To begin to use the newest technology or knowledge

Annexation

To legally take control of another territory and add it to ones own

Restoration

To return something to its original state

Method

a way of doing something

The weakening of the Tokugawa Shogunate allowed nationalist groups to take over the Japanese military. destroy relations with the US. ask for more support from the US. demand a change in government

demand a change in government.

Japan felt disrespected by the Treaty of Portsmouth provisions, because it did not get to keep all its gained territory. it received only a small monetary payment from Russia. Russia did not have to withdraw from Manchuria. Russia interfered with Japan's influence in the area.

it did not get to keep all its gained territory.

The Meiji Era changed Japanese society by modernizing the armed forces, investing in factories, and establishing universal education. encouraging Western influence, establishing universal education, and emphasizing nationalism. depending on imports from the West, reducing the military, and encouraging Western influence. modernizing the armed forces, establishing universal education, and deemphasizing nationalism

modernizing the armed forces, investing in factories, and establishing universal education.

The peace conference ending the Russo-Japanese War took place in which country? the US Japan Russia China

the US

Something China and Japan have in common is they borrowed and adapted Western ideas. they remained true to their cultural traditions. they industrialized to improve their economies. they have a history of strong cultural traditions.

they have a history of strong cultural traditions.

According to President Fillmore, why did he send Commodore Perry to Japan? to reestablish foreign relations and to improve trade to learn about and understand Japan's laws and culture to help Japan improve its government and modernize its culture to help the Chinese and Dutch gain trading rights in Japan.

to reestablish foreign relations and to improve trade