Japanese History Flashcard

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Year Japan closed to the West until 1853?

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1603

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Main reason Japan was cut off from Europe during the Scientific Revolution?

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Europe advanced rapidly in science, technology, and government.

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Led the American East India fleet into Edo Bay to open trade with Japan in 1853.

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Matthew C. Perry

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Primary goal of the Meiji government in late 19th century Japan?

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To modernize Japanese industry and military rapidly.

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Japan's economy and industry by the 1890s:

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It was the most advanced in the Eastern world.

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Japan's strategy during economic turmoil:

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Acquired and controlled additional territories.

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Japan's first target for expansion in the First Sino-Japanese War

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China

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Why many expected Russia to defeat Japan in the Russo-Japanese War?

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Russia was seen as the most successful empire at the time.

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Japan's perception at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference?

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Second-class participant focusing on Asian issues.

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Japanese solution to problems post-PPC:

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Military expansion and militarism