https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r All of the places that they took ideas to shape their society are far west from Japan. They had an intense rivalry with Russia after they became the strongest military power in Asia. The wanted to colonize Korea and went to war over it with Russia. They wanted to colonize Korea because it is in between them and mainland Asia, so it protects them. Japan wanted part of China because is has natural resources that they needed. en-us 2022-02-01 17:30:29 UTC 2022-02-03 19:56:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5fe.png alulgjuraj24 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023897108 Japan wanted to colonize Korea so they forced Korea to open up their ports for Japanese trade but China considered Korea to be an important trading partner and military outpost. As a compromise, both China and Japan signed a hands-off agreement saying that neither country would let their  armies into Korea. China broke this agreement leading to a rebellion against the Korean King and in turn starting the Chinese -Japanese War.

]]> 2022-02-01 17:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023897108 glevy242 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023907531 This is where the Edo water way ran through. It allowed for lush parks, good forming group, and ways to move goods through Japan.]]> 2022-02-01 17:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023907531 glevy242 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023908609 There was a railroad connected to Tokyo from the port of Yokohama. Yokohama was one of the largest ports in Japan at the time. Many raw materials came in and out of Yokohama, making it extremely important for the new Japanese rulers.]]> 2022-02-01 17:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023908609 glevy242 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023909846 After Japan's victory in China, Russia and Japan became the two major powers in East Asia, they also quickly became enemies. They soon went to war over Manchuria, “In 1903, Japan offered to recognize Russia’s rights  in Manchuria if  the Russians  would agree to stay out of Korea. But the Russians refused” (POI 812). Japan led a surprise attack on Russia in February of 1904, causing the Russo-Japanese war. Japan won in a landslide. It forced them to leave Manchuria.]]> 2022-02-01 17:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023909846 glevy242 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023910266 Japan held diplomatic contact with Korea. They forced Korea to open three ports to Japanese trade. Later, Japan annexed Korea. They were very hash to Koreans. For example, they took away land from Korean farmers, and gave them to Japanese settlers. ]]> 2022-02-01 17:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023910266 glevy242 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023912847 Japanese liked the discipline of the German army and they tried to imitate this discipline and modernize their military. Regional armies across Japan were replaced with one national army.

]]> 2022-02-01 17:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023912847 glevy242 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023913067 Japan liked the skills of the British navy tried to imitate these European powers and modernized their military. They became the strongest Asian military, allowing them to fight equally against European powers. Japan also copied Britain's ideas of industrialization brought to them by Western merchants and diplomats. They specifically built factories.]]> 2022-02-01 17:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023913067 jmagidson24 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023952937 In Tokyo Bay in 1853, a fleet of warships from the United States came to Tokyo Bay to try and get Japan to open up to trade and modernize as a country. As a result of the United States influence in Tokyo Bay, Tokyo was forced to sign unequal treaties with the US that harmed their country.  -JM]]> 2022-02-01 18:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2023952937 glevy242 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2024548058 Japan gained a foothold in China after a destruction of the Chinese navy. Japan later went to war over Manchuria with Russia. Japan wanted to recognize Russia's rights in Manchuria, as long as they don't enter Korea. Russia didn't accept, and war started. The war forced Russia to stay out of Manchuria and Korea. The treaty signed was called the Treaty of Portsmouth.]]> 2022-02-02 01:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2024548058 jmagidson24 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2026032839 This was one of the nearest cities to Japan allowed for them to export a lot of their new goods with ease. Instead of worrying about the strategics of the long export process it allowed for Japan to locally ship their goods so they can focus more on the manufacturing. -JM]]> 2022-02-02 18:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2026032839 alulgjuraj24 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2026037149 The USA played an important role in Meiji Restoration because when the government decided that western education was crucial to the growth of Japan, it was America that inspired their system. When the Meiji government made education mandatory, a large amount of the teachers that they hired were American. ]]> 2022-02-02 18:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2026037149 alulgjuraj24 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2026042452 The Russo-Japanese war was ended with the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth. This signing was supervised by President Roosevelt.]]> 2022-02-02 18:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2026042452 jmagidson24 https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2026050589 Taiwan exported a lot of rice and grain to Japan. Rice is a staple of the Japanese diet and clearly Taiwan's impact 200 years ago is still very impactful today with foods like sushi and sashimi. Also, they exported a lot of Sugar to Japan. -JM]]> 2022-02-02 18:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tvirdee24/gk318phgbhhn510r/wish/2026050589