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Japan and the USA - Meiji Restoration

NIZA ISABEL HERNANDEZ BRITO Historia Universal Contemporánea Tercero Espanhol 13 flashcards

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1Japan and the USUS was increasingly interested in Japan.
First attempst for trading relations were beaten off.
28 July 1853, US Comodore Perry arrived with warships to Japan.Requested commercial agreements. Promised to return next year (with more warships) to receive response.
31854-The Tokugawa Shonugate agreed to the Treaty of Kanagawa.The Treaty opened 2 Japanese ports to US trade, and granted the US the position of "most favoured nation".
4Japan´s policy of seclusion ended after 200+ years.Japan signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the US (1858).
Later was pressured to sign similar treaties with other nations.
5Meiji Restoration, 1868The treaties were signed without the emperor's consent. Anti-Western factions stir up anti-government movements.
6Shishi (men high purpose).Advocates of resistance who were prepared to kill and die for the pro-imperial cause and to maintain traditional values.
7Yoshida Shoin: Shishi leader, member of the Choshu Clan.He wanted the old feudal system to be transformed.
His anti-government activities led to his execution in 1859.
8Western Interference continue to grow....Despite nationalist resentment.
The Choshu Clan persuaded the emperor to adopt an anti-Western policy.
9Choshu attacked US vessels from shore.Led to moves from the government against the Choshu and anti-Western groups.
Led to a fighting in 1860s. Satsuma Clan supported the Choshu.
101866- The emperor died and was replaced by emperor Meiji.Meiji was 15 years old and soon became influenced by those opposed to the gov.
Threat of a civil war to restore political authority to the emperor (1867).
11After some fighting, the Satsuma- Choshu clans were victorious.And in January 1868, the emperor established the imperial court in Edo, which was renamed Tokyo.
12After 1868 the imperial system continued without interruptions.One of the main aims was to prevent coming further under the control of Western powers.
13"Enrich the country, strengthen the military"Idea that Japan needed to have strong military forces in order to prosper.
Became more influential in the 1920-30s.