https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj China, Japan, and US en-us 2016-09-22 13:34:47 UTC 2017-05-17 02:41:12 UTC hello@padlet.com sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125714537 2016-09-22 13:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125714537 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125714682 The US retreated back to isolation after the end of WWI. They focused on having fun and dealing with their own issues during the 1920's and 30's.]]> 2016-09-22 13:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125714682 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125717250 During this time of isolation, the US cut off foreign ties with many countries, especially in Europe. They tried to stay away from entangling their alliances and getting caught up in Europe's problems.]]> 2016-09-22 13:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125717250 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125718682 China's traditional Confucius ways contributed to their isolation. Their leaders worked to keep all Western influence out of the country.]]> 2016-09-22 13:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125718682 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125718741 2016-09-22 13:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125718741 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125719279 China remained in its isolated state through their small amount of trade and foreign connection. They only traded from 3 ports and refused trade with those who didn't perform their strict rituals. The Dutch were allowed to  at that time because of their cooperation.]]> 2016-09-22 13:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125719279 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125721148 After many Christian missionaries entered Japan, the Japanese leaders persecuted many converts and missionaries themselves. They created the "closed country policy" which kept Europe and it's influences out of their country for over 200 years.]]> 2016-09-22 13:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125721148 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125723598 In 1639, only one port remained open: Nagasaki. Through this port, only the Dutch and Chinese could trade with Japan.]]> 2016-09-22 14:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125723598 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125737180 2016-09-22 14:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125737180 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125737802 2016-09-22 14:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125737802 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125738807 2016-09-22 14:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125738807 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125739574 2016-09-22 14:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125739574 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125996688 2016-09-23 13:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/125996688 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126011659 2016-09-23 13:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126011659 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126015080 (2nd Document "Expulsion of Missionaries")]]> 2016-09-23 13:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126015080 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126016598 "Closing of Japan"]]> 2016-09-23 14:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126016598 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126022130 2016-09-23 14:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126022130 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126022697 The US in not in isolation right now, however, much of the public is weary of terrorism and war from foreign countries. Many politicians and citizens are pushing to cut off foreign ties and keep immigrants out of our country.]]> 2016-09-23 14:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126022697 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126023501 During the 1970's, China quickly began to input radical economic reforms, opening up themselves to trade with many other countries. To this day, the country still regulates its cultural interaction with other countries, but is very open to trading and competing with foreign countries.]]> 2016-09-23 14:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126023501 sydney_crowe https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126025228 In the late 1800's, Japan was seemingly forced to open ports to the US and other Western Countries. To ensure that the West did not try to overtake their country, they began implementing new Western technology to show that they were equal to the European countries. Japan stays somewhat isolated today because of its hostile neighbors and isolated island area]]> 2016-09-23 14:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sydney_crowe/sy122anhr0uj/wish/126025228