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    Japan began imperializing its neighbors in the late 19th century. It first defeated China in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, allowing it to exert influence over Korea. Japan then defeated Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, resulting in Russia recognizing Korea as part of Japan's sphere of influence. Japan formally annexed Korea in 1910. Japan occupied other territories like Taiwan, Manchuria, and parts of China to gain natural resources, trading rights, land, and overseas markets while seeking to eliminate European imperialism in Asia. The native populations of occupied countries like Korea faced cultural suppression, poor economic conditions, exploitation of their labor, and human rights abuses under Japanese rule.

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    Japan began imperializing its neighbors in the late 19th century. It first defeated China in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, allowing it to exert influence over Korea. Japan then defeated Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, resulting in Russia recognizing Korea as part of Japan's sphere of influence. Japan formally annexed Korea in 1910. Japan occupied other territories like Taiwan, Manchuria, and parts of China to gain natural resources, trading rights, land, and overseas markets while seeking to eliminate European imperialism in Asia. The native populations of occupied countries like Korea faced cultural suppression, poor economic conditions, exploitation of their labor, and human rights abuses under Japanese rule.

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    Japan began imperializing its neighbors in the late 19th century. It first defeated China in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, allowing it to exert influence over Korea. Japan then defeated Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, resulting in Russia recognizing Korea as part of Japan's sphere of influence. Japan formally annexed Korea in 1910. Japan occupied other territories like Taiwan, Manchuria, and parts of China to gain natural resources, trading rights, land, and overseas markets while seeking to eliminate European imperialism in Asia. The native populations of occupied countries like Korea faced cultural suppression, poor economic conditions, exploitation of their labor, and human rights abuses under Japanese rule.

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    The Imperialism of Japan

    By Khira, Katy,
    Jose, Amanda,
    and Tim

    Who
    Before the Meiji Restoration,
    Japan was a very cultural and
    traditional land. Even after the
    Meiji Restoration, Japan continued
    to retain its traditional values.
    Korea was largely influenced by
    China before it was imperialized
    by Japan. Its cultural values and
    politics were manipulated by
    China.

    Where/When

    Japan
    Korea
    Manchuria(North-East China)
    Taiwan

    Where/When
    1859-Commodore Matthew Perry opened
    Japan to trade with foreign nations
    1868- Emperor Mutsushito restored to
    throne, started Meiji Restoration
    1894-1895- Sino-Japanese War
    (Sino=Chinese)
    1904-1905-Russo-Japanese War
    1905- Treaty of Portsmouth
    1939-WWII starts
    1940-Announced Greater East Asia CoProsperity Sphere plans

    What
    Japan used military force and power to
    pressure Korea into signing treaties that
    favored Japan, such as the Japan-Korea Treaty
    of Amity. This treaty opened Korea for trading
    to Japan, much like the US opened trade to
    Japan. Upon winning the Russo-Japanese war,
    Japan signed a treaty annexing Korea.
    Japan also used the Japan is Best method,
    imprinting Japanese culture in Korea, the
    Japanese education system, modified
    monuments, and other things to show that
    Japan is better.

    Why

    Natural resources-Rice and a little iron ore in


    Korea; sugar cane in Taiwan for food; lumber,
    iron, coal, soybeans, and salt in Manchuria
    Trading rights on mainland Asia in Chinese
    port cities
    Land-from Manchuria and Korea for farming
    and to live on. Japan was very densely
    populated at the time
    Overseas markets
    Wanted to rid Asia of European imperialism
    Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere
    contributed to the industrial needs of the
    Japanese war machine

    How (did the colonizers


    interact with the native
    Foreign tradepopulation)
    was prohibited, which lead to a

    worse economic state


    Some modernization efforts were made
    (electricity, cars, water, telephone)
    Education was restricted (primary school
    only)
    Almost all industries were Japanese-based or
    owned, Koreans were charged interest rates
    25 percent higher
    Japanese settlers took land, because many
    Koreans didnt have written proof of
    ownership

    How (did the colonizers


    interact with the native
    population)
    Koreans worked
    in mines and

    factories in Korea, some were moved


    to Japan due to labor shortages
    because of WWII
    60,000 Koreans died from harsh
    treatment and work conditions
    Many Koreans were executed, raped,
    and starved
    Some were experimented on

    How (was the native


    population affected)
    About 800,000 Koreans had
    immigrated to Japan
    Cultural suppression led to a loss of
    culture
    Many public monuments were
    changed to change their meanings
    Some Koreans took Japanese names
    and spoke Japanese
    Some modernization
    Japanese education system

    Sources
    http://
    www.sahistory.org.za/pages/hands-on
    -classroom/classroom/pages/projects
    /grade11/lesson9/Images/japanese%20
    imperialism.jpg
    http://
    regentsprep.org/Regents/global/them
    es/imperialism/japan.cfm
    http://www.indiana.edu/~
    hisdcl/G369_2002/japanese_imperial
    ism.htm

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