Imperialism in Japan

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What was Japan's foreign policy from 1600-1854?

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Japan was largely isolated and wanted little contact with the rest of the world.

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Who opened Japan to trade in 1854?

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Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States.

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What was the Meiji Restoration?

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A period in Japanese history (1868-1912) when Japan was ruled by Emperor Meiji and underwent rapid modernization and westernization.

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What changes occurred during the Meiji Restoration?

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Japan industrialized (Modernization), adopting Western customs and techniques, (Westernization) and changed its government, military, education system, and technology.

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What was the result of the Meiji Restoration for Japan?

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Japan became a powerful and modern industrial country, capable of imperializing other countries.

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Why did Japan start imperializing other countries?

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Japan needed natural resources/raw materials for its factories, which it lacked, so it took over Korea and part of China to gain these resources.