Source 6.13
Who wrote this excerpt and where?
Commodore Perry in his personal journal
Which president wrote this letter and who to?
President Millard Filmore to the Emperor of Japan
playful holy lady
fun nun
What type of leadership did Tsar Nicholas II have?
Autocratic leadership
Where is Ms Heka from?
New Zealand
Bonus Points for who knows what town
When was 'The Japan Expedition'?
1852-1854
What resource was required to power American ships in their voyages?
Coal
nervous finger
hinky pinky
Who heavily influenced the Romanov's and played a large role in the decline and fall of the dynasty?
Rasputin
What kids show did Ms Heka work with?
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Where was Perry from and where did he land?
From America, landed in Edo
What policy classified European expansion in the west as hostile?
Monroe Doctrine
treaties made with a hatchet
pacts axe
When did Tsar Nicholas abdicate from his role as Tsar?
March 15, 1917
Sydney Boys
What does this source tells us about the Commodore's arrival in Edo?
This historical excerpt (Source 6.13) from Commodore Perry’s correspondence reveals many significant insights regarding Perry’s arrival in Edo (modern day Tokyo) during the mid 19th century. Namely it can be concluded that there was a high level of anticipation surrounding the Commodore’s arrival as the journal quotes the “Emperor had issued orders to receive the Americans in a friendly manner.”
What territory and state the letter claims are adjacent to Japan’s domain?
Territory of Oregon and State of California
asian country and cooking utensil
Japan frypan
Name a social, political or economic grievance of Russia under the rule of Tsar Nicholas II.
points awarded as we go
How many languages can Ms Heka speak?
3
How useful is this source in revealing Perry's and America's attitude towards Japan?
This primary source shows an insightful view into the inner thinkings of Commodore Perry, recounting his experiences and attitudes towards Japan. Commodore Perry instructed Captain Adams to listen to and hear all the Japanese had to say, but specifically could not share any unnecessary information or promise anything to them, showing both Perry’s and America’s uncertainty and caution of Japan. This fearfulness and hesitance towards Japan was also matched with a sense of superiority of the West over Japan, as Americans and Perry believed America to be a much more powerful force.
Name President Millard Fillmore’s political party.
Whig
Japanese era KSI brother
Meiji Deji
What is the name of the youngest son of Tsar Nicholas II and what disease did he have?
Alexei Romanov - Hemophilia
What is Ms Heka's favourite fruit?
Kiwi Fruit