The End of Isolation

The End of Isolation

Lesson 7

Multiple Choice

As they approached the end of the Edo period, Japan had...

• been struck with several natural disasters - causing famine

• citizens challenging the class system and questioning the Shogun's rule

• economy growth reaching it's limits

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

Why did the USA want Japan to open its borders?

• so they could refuel and get supplies

• the USA invested in the whaling industry

• The wanted to trade with Japan - the gold rush enabled them to have loads of goods to trade

• all of the above (well, to the left)

Poll

Do you think the terms of this treaty was fair?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

This American naval leader is credited with opening Japan to trade with the west.

• Samson

• Adams

• Smith

• Perry

Multiple Select

What were the two major reasons Japan opened its borders? (select 2!)

• Perry's show of military strength

• They had a change of heart and wanted to extend trade to include spices and grains from North America

• Fearful of unequal treaties, like what happened to China

• The removal of the Shogun allowed for a democratic decision to be made - the citizens wanted change