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When was the Treaty of Kanagawa signed?
1854
When did Japan start to accept trade?
1854
What were the two major powers of East Asia during the 19th century?
Russia and Japan.
What forced the changes in Korea?
There was a Japanese Regime
Between what countries was the treaty signed?
Japan and the USA
How did Japan learn about different countries?
hey sent diplomats to different countries to study their respective cultures.
When was the treaty of Portsmouth signed?
1905
In what year did the Korean king give up his power to the Japanese?
1907
Who encouraged the treaty?
U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry
Who took control after the Shogun stepped down?
Emperor Mutsuhito
Where is Manchuria located today?
Above Beijing, modern day China.
What year was the Korean Imperial Army disbaned?
1909
What did the treaty aim to achieve?
It was opening two ports in Japan to trade with the USA.
What treaty did Japan sign?
Treaty of Kanagawa
What region was Russia forced to withdraw from after signing the treaty?
Korea and/or Manchuria
Japan enforced their culture and language.
What were some other effects caused by the treaty?
Industrialization and modernization in Japan. It also introduced the new emperor.
Which country "forced" Japan to open their ports?
the Untied States of America
Where did Japan attack Russian ships?
East Coast of Manchuria
What does annexation mean and how was it applied to Korea?
Annexation is when a country gains political power over a territory and that territory is now under control. Korea was annexed by Japan after they took control of their government.