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Matthew Perry
The US commodore takes 4 ships to Tokyo Harbor to convince Japan to open their ports to trade. Tokusawa Shogan forced to recieve Perry and accept the letter from Millard Fillmore -
Treaty of Kanagwa
Millard Fillmore letter which politely asked the Shogun to allow free trade between the United States and Japan. Japan's reply was this Treaty. -
Meiji Reform
The Shogun steps down because the Japanese citizens were angry with him for giving into foriegn demands. They return the Emperor to power and the Emperor remains in power for 45 years. This is known as the Meiji Era. -
Japan Attacks China
In 1885 Japan and China both agree to not send armies into Korea, however in 1894 China breaks this agreement. Japan declares war on China, and drives them out of Korea. -
Russo Japanese War
The Japanese offer to reconize Russia's rights to Manchuria if they stay out of Korea. The Russians refused so the Japanese launched a surprize attack which drives the Russians out of Korea. -
Annexation of Korea
After the Russo Japanese War, Japan attacks Korea with vengance and imposes annexation on Korea. They replace Korean newspapers, schools, language and culture with Japanese studies.
