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 Rashel, Perry returns and negotiates the Treaty of Kanagawa 1854

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 Rashel, Perry returns and negotiates the Treaty of Kanagawa 1854

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The Treaty of Kanagawa was an 1854 agreement between the United States of America and the government of Japan. In what became known as "the opening of Japan," the two countries agreed to engage in limited trade and to agree to the safe return of American sailors who had become shipwrecked in Japanese waters.

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Rashel, The shogunate signed the Harris Treaty between the U.S. and Japan  1856

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Rashel, The shogunate signed the Harris Treaty between the U.S. and Japan  1856

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The shogunate signed the Harris Treaty between the U.S. and Japan, opening up eight Japanese ports to American merchants and giving the U.S. “most favored nation” trade status. First Japanese mission was sent to the United States. Keiki, the last Tokugawa shogun, resigns, ending the Tokugawa shogunate.

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 Rashel, First Japanese mission was sent to the United States 1860

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 Rashel, First Japanese mission was sent to the United States 1860

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The Empire State Building in New York City was lit up in red and white on Wednesday night, June 16, 2010. This marked the 150th anniversary of the arrival in the city of Japan's first diplomatic mission to the United States on June 16, 1860.

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The Meiji period begins and the Charter Oath is written. Shōgunate was replaced with central power, old samurai class eliminated, primary education and universal military service for men became compulsory. Edo is renamed Tokyo. Capital moved from Kyoto to Tokyo the following year.

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The Spanish flu was one of the first major viruses in the Chinese empire in a very long time. The Spanish flu wiped out a large amount of the population at the time in china

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In 1919 japan officially stepped down from WW1 like all the other forces had done too. And they officially submitted to the other forces of the war

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Remi Felix, Establishment of Chinese air force 1920

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Remi Felix, Establishment of Chinese air force 1920

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in 1920 the Chinese empire established there first major air force to defend there country

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Remi Felix, Japan suffers economically 1921

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Remi Felix, Japan suffers economically 1921

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In 1921 in japan they were all suffering through a harsh period. The economy was failing them because they had been hit so hard from WW1

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1923 Mark, Japan: Great Kanto Earthquake

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1923 Mark, Japan: Great Kanto Earthquake

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Deadliest Earthquake in Japans history. Tokyo and other cities re- designed after being leveled.

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1924 Mark, Johnson-Reed agreement act signed

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1924 Mark, Johnson-Reed agreement act signed

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It was an act barring all Japanese entrance to the U.S. It also prevented immigration form Asia.

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late 1920's: extreme Nationalism    Mark

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late 1920's: extreme Nationalism    Mark

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emphasized preservation of traditional values of Japan. The rejection of western influence.

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Kate 1926 The beginning of the northern expedition

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Kate 1926 The beginning of the northern expedition

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The northern expedition was a military campaign launched by the national revolutionary army the Chinese national party.

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Hirohito became Emperor of Japan on December 25, 1926 following the death of his father his reign was designated. Showa.

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The Shanghai massacre was the violence suppression of the community party of China organizations of Shanghai by the military forces.

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Kate 1928 The end of the northern expedition

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Kate 1928 The end of the northern expedition

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The northern expedition  started July 9, 1926 and ended December 29, 1928.

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Areas seized under control of warlords. Elevated to head government, Chiang succeeded and reunified China.