Go on these links for research:
1. http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/imperialism/japan.cfm
2. http://www.taiwandocuments.org/shimonoseki04.htm
3. http://www.sinojapanesewar.com/
4. Search up additional websites.
Assigned Task:
1 = Brandon Acosta
2 = John Huang
3 = Maureen Mc'Carthy
4 = Christina Krioutchkova
Part I
Comment on the notes we took, questions we have and respond to other group members.
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ReplyDeleteMeiji Restoration: Japan adopting western behavior to avoid being overthrown by imperialism.
ReplyDeleteFuedalism was dropped so they could establish mechanized armed forces. Western technology was founded, and the Japanese fully industrialized within 50 years. After adopting western behavior, the Japanese did not fear imperialism. They practiced imperialism themeselves.
In 1894-95, the Japanese brought war against the Chinese to gain natural resources and rights to trade in China because it was the mainland in Asia. The Russians fought against the Japanese in 1904-05 because of these actions, but they lost.
With the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1905 Japan gained: "Chinese port city trading rights", "Control of Manchuria in China", "Korea became it's protectorate" and "Annexation of the island of Sakhalin".
Japan maintained it's traditions while becoming a force in the world.
European nations became scared and held a campaign to rid Asia of European imperialism, even though they held lands once owned by the French, British and the Dutch.
Japan lost to the United States in World War two and was now in their control. By the 1980's, Japan was one of the greatest economics powers in the world without using imperialism over it's Asian neighbors.
stupid john misspelled my name >.<
ReplyDeletechill... i did not type that. i wasn't the one typing our partners name -.-...
ReplyDeletelol jk it was a typo
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ReplyDeleteThe first Sino-Japanese war was fought between China and Japan over control of Korea [Aug 1, 1894 - Apr 17, 1895]. Korea was originally a Chinese tribute state, and most people thought China would win because of its size.
The war broke out in modern South Korea, where both countries had troops stationed there. The Koreans rebelled (Tonghak rebellion), and Japan used that as an excuse to go to war.
Despite being outnumbered, Japan won the battle in Pyanyong and invaded other places such as Manchuria, Newchang, Yinkou, and the Port Aurther Massacre.
This Devastating loss continued for China as Japan attacked Beijing from two sides. This led China to seek for peace, which started The treaty of Shimonseki. China lost the Liaodong Peninsula, Port Aurther, Taiwan, the Pescadores Islands, and paid Japan about $150 million in US money.
Notes: Pro-Imperialism in China: The Japanese Perspective
ReplyDelete• Imperial Governments of Japan and China made a peace agreement between their military and naval forces.
• Military and naval forces affected by this peace agreement because it was difficult for them to maintain the position respect.
• The two governments start to build their military forces. China and Japan did not disturb each other and refrain from making any other treaty.
• Movement of troops and transportation of military supplies from both governments was a sign of war. China and Japan showed each other aggressive side of their country.
This website was extremely difficult for me to read. It contained too much long sentences that threw me off track. If anyone does not understand these notes, please skim through the website if it helps (2).
some websites that may be useful:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.indiana.edu/~hisdcl/G369_2002/japanese_imperialism.htm
http://www.associatedcontent.com/artihttp://hstatchineseimperialism.blogspot.com/2010/01/pro-imperialism-in-china-japanese.html#commentscle/496841/early_japanese_imperialism_from_meiji_pg2.html?cat=37
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2130.html
political cartoon:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/ef-hiscocks-cartoon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperialism_in_Asia
http://www.history.com/encyclopedia.do?articleId=212593
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