Flashcard 22-3 The Rise of Modern Japan

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This map highlights... (Hint: Its name has FIVE letters.)

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Japan

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How did the United States convince the Tokugawa shogunate to make concessions & open trade to American merchants? Options: Commodore Perry's warships created military pressure (i.e. do it or we'll blast you), President Fillmore promised financial kickbacks to the shogun & his officials (bribes), Christian missionaries preached the truth of the Bible, convincing the emperor to become a Catholic Christian.

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Commodore Perry's warships created military pressure (i.e. do it or we'll blast you)

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In 1868 the ___________________ ended shogun rule in Japan.

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Sat-Cho alliance of samurai

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The ___________________ was a period of modernization in Japan, and began during the reign of Emperor Mutsuhito.

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Meiji Restoration

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Who really controlled the Meiji ruler?

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The Sat-Cho samurai leaders

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What islands were the first to be claimed by Japan as it began its imperialist expansion? Options: Korea, Ryukyu, Taiwan, Hawaii

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Ryukyu

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What country did Japan acquire that made it an imperialist nation?

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Korea

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The 1904-1905 war between Russia & Japan resulted in...

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a humiliating defeat for Russia.

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What is present day Edo called?

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Tokyo