North and South Korean History

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In the 1800s, Korea was a tributary state of?

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China

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Tributary state definition.

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A country controlled by another and required to pay tribute.

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Japanese defeat of Chinese in war?

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Sino-Japanese War

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Shimonoseki?

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A treaty that provided Korea with independence.

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Japan's motive for Korea's independence?

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They didn't want China to interfere when trying to control Korea.

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Emperor of Korea in 1897, influenced by Japan.

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King Gojong

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Elimination of Korea's independence in 1905

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Protectorate Treaty with Japan

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Japan ruled Korea 1910-1945

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True

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Japan's impact on Koreans beyond harsh laws:

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Worked to end all their cultural practices.

Answer explanation

When Japan took control, they took over schools and universities to reinforce the ideas of subjecting themselves to superior Japanese. They were instructed to only speak Japanese and learn Japanese history. They occupied their land and forced the labor locally and also transported nearly 1 mil to Japan to labor in their fields. They tore down ancient palaces and other structures significant to Korean history.

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Year of Seoul's revolt against Japan and declaration of independence.

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1919