General Sherman Incident - 3 Minute History

The video discusses Korea's isolationist policy and the limited foreign influence it allowed, primarily from China and some Japanese. In the 19th century, foreign powers began to force open Asian countries, but Korea maintained its isolation. The General Sherman incident in 1866, where a heavily armed American ship attempted to open Korea to trade, ended in conflict and the ship's destruction. Subsequent foreign expeditions by France and the US failed to open Korea, which was eventually opened by Japan.

What was the primary reason for the limited foreign interaction in Korea after the late 16th century?

• Korea's strong military presence

• The failed Japanese invasion

• The influence of Western powers

• The spread of Buddhism

How did Christianity initially spread in Korea?

• Via trade with Japan

• Through the influence of the Chinese emperor

• Through Western missionaries

• Organically without missionaries

Which event marked the beginning of Western powers forcibly opening Asian countries?

• The Opium Wars

• The Meiji Restoration

• The Taiping Rebellion

• The signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa

What was the main objective of the SS General Sherman when it sailed to Korea?

• To rescue shipwreck survivors

• To spread Catholicism

• To open Korea to trade

• To establish a military base

What was the outcome of the General Sherman incident?

• The ship successfully opened trade with Korea

• The crew was welcomed by the Korean government

• The ship was set on fire and the crew perished

• The ship returned safely to America