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Matthew Perry and his fleet of ships arrive in Japan
Matthew Perry brought 4 ships into Tokyo harbor, where the size of the ships and the cannons aboard intrigued the Japanese. They were then received by the Tokugawa shogun. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
This treaty was in response to President Fimore's letter. Japan opening two ports for the U.S. to trade with Japan. The U.S. was soon followed by other western powers who wanted to enter Japan as well. -
Japan opens trading ports to many foreign nations
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Tokugawa Shogun Steps Down and Mutsuhito takes control
When Tokugawa shogun stepped down, he ended the military dictatorship. Musuhito took his place, beginning the Meji Era -
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Meji Era
The reign of the emperor Musuhito. He modernized Japan in order to protect the country from Western influence. They admired the strong centralized government in Germany and modeled their constitution off of Germany's. Japanese also admired the skill of the British Navy as well as the discipline of the German army. The American system of education was adopted, and studetns could study abroad. -
First Railroad Building Starts in Japan
The railroad connected Tokyo with the port of Yokohama. Building the railroad increased trade and industrial production in Japan over time. -
Japan forces Korea to open three trading ports for Japan
Japan and China signed an agreement to keep their armies out of Korea, because they were both interested in it. -
Extraterritorial rights abolished in Japan
Japan became stronger and more of an imperialistic power as a result of this. -
Japan and China sign a treaty
After chinese rebellions broke out in Korea, Japan and China signed an agreement to keep their armies out of Korea, because they were both interested in it. The treaty gave Japan its first colonies. -
Japan launches a surprise attack on Russian ships
During the war, Japan captured much of Russian fleet. In 1905 peace was negotieated. -
Annexation of Japan
Japaneese advisors grab control from the Korean government until the Koren king was forced to give up control of Korea to Japan,Brutal treatment of Koreans built up resentment against the Japaneese.
