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Matthew Perry's threat
The 1 year time span given to Japan to open its ports to the U.S. -
Mathew Perry arrives in Japan
Matthew Perry, along with a massive ship armed with cannons, arrives in Japan with a letter from President Filmore demanding open trade. Matthew gives the Japanese one year to be prepared to trade, and then he will return with his ships in peace or otherwise. -
The Treaty of Kanagawa was signed
The Shogun and Perry signed this treaty, Opening trade for Japan to the US, and in turn the West. -
The Tokugawa Shogun steps down
This stepping down ended a military dictatorship that had lasted since the 12th century. This also marked the beginning of the Meiji Era, a 45 year era or enlightenment involving Modernization of military and technology as well as the introduction of a strongly supported public education. -
The Pledge of Japan and China not to invade Korea
At this time, Japan and China both pledged not to invade or send troops/ occupy Korea as neighboring countries. -
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The Lasting time of China's pledge not to Invade Korea
During this time, Korea was at peace with no invading foreign forces. -
The Sino-Japanese War Begins
The Chinese broke a peace treaty between themselves and Korea, an agreement lasting 9 years. Japan helped they Korean neighbors by sending troops to fend off Chinese invaders. This war lasted only a few months. with Japan destroying the Chinese navy and winning the war. -
The Russo-Japanese War Begins
The two strongest countries in this war, Russia and Japan, went to war over Manchoria. Japan offered to offer the Russian's rights in the country with the condition that the Russians do not send troops to Korea. The Russians declines, and the Japanese defended Korea and drove off the Russian troops, destroying their navy. -
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The Russo-Japanese War
The two strongest countries in this war, Russia and Japan, went to war over Manchoria. Japan offered to offer the Russian's rights in the country with the condition that the Russians do not send troops to Korea. The Russians declines, and the Japanese defended Korea and drove off the Russian troops, destroying their navy. -
Russo-Japanese Peace Treaty
The U.S. President Theadore Rosevelt drafted a peace treaty between Japan and Russia, of which both signed and agreed on all conditions. -
Japanese Occupation of Korea
Japan send 'Advisors' to Korea, who quickly grabbed power from the Korean government. WIthin two years, the Korean government gave up power, and their remaining forces disbanded within those two years. -
Japanese Annexation of Korea
Korea was officially brought under the control of Korea. The Japanese rulers were harsh, forcing Japanese culture over the Korean culture. Even though this was clear to the rest of the world, no exterior forces intervened for Korea's sake.
