east meets west

Who was sent by the United States to open trade talks with Japan in 1854?

• Commodore Perry

• Admiral Nelson

• General MacArthur

• President Lincoln

What was the response of the Tokugawa Shogunate to the American fleets?

• They immediately declared war

• They signed a treaty allowing more foreigners

• They welcomed them with open arms

• They ignored the American presence

What significant change occurred during the Meiji Restoration?

• The emperor was removed from power

• Japan closed its borders to all foreigners

• The shogunate was restored

• The emperor was restored to power

What was a result of Japanese imperialism?

• Japan lost significant territories

• Japan defeated Russia in the Russo-Japanese War

• Japan became isolated

• Japan became a colony of Europe

What led to the Opium Wars?

• China's attempt to ban the sale of opium

• China's invasion of British territories

• Britain's refusal to trade with China

• China's alliance with Japan against Britain

Was the United States justified in forcing Japan to open their ports? Why?

Look at the pictures on slide 5. What differences do you notice between the way they dressed before and after the Meiji Restoration? Why do you think these changes happen?

Why do think Japan beating Russia in the Russo-Japanese war was an important event in Japanese History?

Why do think that Japan was unable to defeat the American forces sent to open up Japan?

Why were Europeans and Americans so interested in trading with Japan and China?