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The Scientific RevolutionThe Scientific Revolution
1550-17891550-1789
What do I need to know…What do I need to know…
Theories in science and their conflicts with Theories in science and their conflicts with religionreligion
Technological advances and new theoriesTechnological advances and new theoriesKey people- Ptolemy, Galileo, Copernicus, Key people- Ptolemy, Galileo, Copernicus,
Kepler, NewtonKepler, Newton
What What exactlyexactly is a Revolution is a Revolution
A complete overthrow of an established A complete overthrow of an established government or institution.government or institution.
A complete change.A complete change.Scientific Revolution= a complete change Scientific Revolution= a complete change
(or a new way) of thinking about the (or a new way) of thinking about the natural world.natural world.
What else was going on….What else was going on….
Reformation- changes in the way people Reformation- changes in the way people thought of and practiced religion….thought of and practiced religion….
Followers changed the way they thought Followers changed the way they thought about God and Salvationabout God and Salvation
Scholars were questioning ideas that had Scholars were questioning ideas that had been accepted for hundreds of years by been accepted for hundreds of years by observing nature for themselvesobserving nature for themselves
Just one of those thoughts….Just one of those thoughts….
Before 1500 people decided what was true or Before 1500 people decided what was true or false based on the Bible or Ancient Greek and false based on the Bible or Ancient Greek and Roman scholarsRoman scholars
Geocentric view of the universe (Aristotle and Geocentric view of the universe (Aristotle and Ptolemy)- The earth was the center of the Ptolemy)- The earth was the center of the universe and everything else moved around it in universe and everything else moved around it in a completely circular path.a completely circular path.
Christianity taught that God placed the earth in Christianity taught that God placed the earth in the center because it was a special place where the center because it was a special place where life unfoldedlife unfolded
Geocentric ViewGeocentric View
What led to Scientific RevolutionWhat led to Scientific Revolution
New technologies- printing pressNew technologies- printing pressNew exploration- peoples of Africa, Asia New exploration- peoples of Africa, Asia
and Americas were different from and Americas were different from Europeans- new animals were Europeans- new animals were “discovered”“discovered”
These fueled the desire to learn more These fueled the desire to learn more about the universe than ancient thought about the universe than ancient thought allowedallowed
A Revolutionary ModelA Revolutionary Model
Copernicus- Polish astronomerCopernicus- Polish astronomerHeliocentric- The sun is at the center of Heliocentric- The sun is at the center of
the universe and everything else moves the universe and everything else moves around it…around it…
On the Revolutions of the Heavenly On the Revolutions of the Heavenly BodiesBodies- published as he was dying - published as he was dying because he knew it would be rejected by because he knew it would be rejected by scholars and the clergy b/c it contradicted scholars and the clergy b/c it contradicted their religious viewstheir religious views
Other Revolutionaries in ScienceOther Revolutionaries in Science
Kepler- took data recorded by his boss Kepler- took data recorded by his boss (Brahe) and mathematically calculated the (Brahe) and mathematically calculated the elliptical movement of the planets around elliptical movement of the planets around the sunthe sun
Galileo- Telescope used to discover many Galileo- Telescope used to discover many ideas about the universe, ideas about the universe, Starry Starry MessengerMessenger was published describing his was published describing his observations which conflicted with the observations which conflicted with the church.church.
Conflict with the ChurchConflict with the Church
Galileo’s ideas were widely publishedGalileo’s ideas were widely published If the church was wrong about this…. If the church was wrong about this….
What else could it be wrong about?What else could it be wrong about?Galileo brought to court….Galileo brought to court….Confessed the ideas were false….Confessed the ideas were false….Lived the rest of his years under house Lived the rest of his years under house
arrestarrest In 1992 the Church acknowledged he was In 1992 the Church acknowledged he was
right!right!
Other New StuffOther New Stuff
Scientific method- logical method for Scientific method- logical method for gathering and testing ideasgathering and testing ideas
Newton’s theory of motion- universal Newton’s theory of motion- universal gravitationgravitation
Microscope- led to discovery of blood cells Microscope- led to discovery of blood cells and bacteriaand bacteria
Barometer, thermometer, vaccine for cow Barometer, thermometer, vaccine for cow pox and then small pox, full anatomy of pox and then small pox, full anatomy of human body, discovery of chemicals, etchuman body, discovery of chemicals, etc
The EnlightenmentThe Enlightenment
DefinitionDefinition
A new intellectual movement that stressed A new intellectual movement that stressed reason and thought and the power of reason and thought and the power of individuals to solve problemsindividuals to solve problems
AKA the Age of ReasonAKA the Age of ReasonSparked by the same fuels as the Sparked by the same fuels as the
Reformation and Scientific RevolutionReformation and Scientific RevolutionBrought change to Western CivilizationsBrought change to Western Civilizations
Thomas HobbsThomas Hobbs
Key beliefs: without governments to keep Key beliefs: without governments to keep order there would be constant war…. Life order there would be constant war…. Life would be “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and would be “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short.”short.”
To escape this people had to hand over To escape this people had to hand over their rights to a strong ruler- in exchange their rights to a strong ruler- in exchange they gained law and orderthey gained law and order
AKA: the social contract (an agreement AKA: the social contract (an agreement between the people and the government)between the people and the government)
Best government= Absolute MonarchyBest government= Absolute Monarchy
John LockeJohn Locke
Key Beliefs: people can learn from Key Beliefs: people can learn from experiences and benefit themselves, are experiences and benefit themselves, are reasonable beings w/ natural ability to reasonable beings w/ natural ability to govern themselves, and look after the govern themselves, and look after the welfare of society ALL people are born welfare of society ALL people are born free and equalfree and equal
AKA: Three natural rights- life, liberty, and AKA: Three natural rights- life, liberty, and propertyproperty
Government comes from the consent of Government comes from the consent of people-Modern Democracypeople-Modern Democracy
PhilosophesPhilosophes
French for Philosophers- centered in ParisFrench for Philosophers- centered in ParisKey beliefs of allKey beliefs of all
Reason Reason (truth could be discovered through logical thinking)(truth could be discovered through logical thinking)
Nature Nature (what is natural is good and reasonable)(what is natural is good and reasonable)
Happiness Happiness (joy and well-being should be sought on earth)(joy and well-being should be sought on earth)
Progress Progress (society and humankind could be improved)(society and humankind could be improved)
Liberty Liberty (call for those won by English in the Glorious Rev. and (call for those won by English in the Glorious Rev. and their Bill of Rights for all)their Bill of Rights for all)
VoltaireVoltaire
I do not agree with one word you say but I do not agree with one word you say but will defend to the death your right to say will defend to the death your right to say it.”it.”
Key issue- IntoleranceKey issue- IntoleranceUsed satire as a weapon against the Used satire as a weapon against the
clergy, aristocrats, and the government.clergy, aristocrats, and the government.Fought for tolerance, reason, freedom of Fought for tolerance, reason, freedom of
religion and freedom of speech.religion and freedom of speech.
MontesquieuMontesquieu
““Power… should be a check to power.” Power… should be a check to power.” AKA AKA Checks and BalancesChecks and Balances
Key issue- Political LibertyKey issue- Political LibertyBelieved that England’s government was Believed that England’s government was
the best politically balanced of the timethe best politically balanced of the timeBook: Book: On the Spirit of the Law- On the Spirit of the Law- Proposed Proposed
that separation of powers would keep any that separation of powers would keep any one individual or group from gaining too one individual or group from gaining too much powermuch power
RousseauRousseau
““Man is born free, and everywhere he is in Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.”chains.”
Key issue: Individual freedomsKey issue: Individual freedoms Disagreed with Enlightened thinkers- argued Disagreed with Enlightened thinkers- argued
that civilization corrupted menthat civilization corrupted men Book: Book: The Social ContractThe Social Contract Government is Government is
an agreement among free individuals to an agreement among free individuals to create a society and a governmentcreate a society and a government
Best government= Direct Democracy with Best government= Direct Democracy with all people equal and no titles of nobilityall people equal and no titles of nobility
Political ConsequencesPolitical Consequences More democratic styles of governmentMore democratic styles of government Enlightened Despots- monarchs who embraced the Enlightened Despots- monarchs who embraced the
ideas of the Enlightenment and made reforms to reflect ideas of the Enlightenment and made reforms to reflect themthem
Changes in some nationsChanges in some nations Frederick the Great of Prussia- reformed justice system, Frederick the Great of Prussia- reformed justice system,
religious freedoms, improvements of education system, religious freedoms, improvements of education system, eliminated capital punishmenteliminated capital punishment
Old idea- the state and its citizens exist to serve the Old idea- the state and its citizens exist to serve the monarch… Louis XIV “monarch… Louis XIV “I am the state”I am the state”
New idea- the monarch exists to serve the state and New idea- the monarch exists to serve the state and support the citizens….Frederick the Great of Prussia, support the citizens….Frederick the Great of Prussia, ““the first servant of the state”the first servant of the state”
Social ConsequencesSocial Consequences
Rise of a more secular outlookRise of a more secular outlook Promoted the importance of individualsPromoted the importance of individuals Urged an end to the practice of slaveryUrged an end to the practice of slavery Argued for greater social equalityArgued for greater social equality Called for the end of superstition and fear and Called for the end of superstition and fear and
religionreligion Promote tolerance of all religionsPromote tolerance of all religions Art was baroque (ornate design) replaced with Art was baroque (ornate design) replaced with
neo-classical (simple and elegant)neo-classical (simple and elegant) Music-classical music (Bach, Beethoven, etc.)Music-classical music (Bach, Beethoven, etc.)
Social ConsequencesSocial Consequences
Rise of a more secular outlookRise of a more secular outlook Promoted the importance of individualsPromoted the importance of individuals Urged an end to the practice of slaveryUrged an end to the practice of slavery Argued for greater social equalityArgued for greater social equality Called for the end of superstition and fear and Called for the end of superstition and fear and
religionreligion Promote tolerance of all religionsPromote tolerance of all religions Art was baroque (ornate design) replaced with Art was baroque (ornate design) replaced with
neo-classical (simple and elegant)neo-classical (simple and elegant) Music-classical music (Bach, Beethoven, etc.)Music-classical music (Bach, Beethoven, etc.)
Absolute RulersAbsolute Rulers
Louis XIVLouis XIV
AKA the Sun King AKA the Sun King Became king in 1643 (age 5) rule was Became king in 1643 (age 5) rule was
maintained through Cardinal Mazarinmaintained through Cardinal MazarinPeople hated his policies and threatened People hated his policies and threatened
Louis XIVLouis XIVGrew up fearing the nobility- led to his Grew up fearing the nobility- led to his
strengthstrengthTook control at age 22Took control at age 22
Louis XIV - Economy Louis XIV - Economy
Economic advisor- expanded the economy Economic advisor- expanded the economy through mercantilism and self sufficiency- through mercantilism and self sufficiency- colonies, tax breaks for French and tariffs colonies, tax breaks for French and tariffs for foreign companiesfor foreign companies
Canceled Edict of Nantes- Huguenots fled Canceled Edict of Nantes- Huguenots fled taking their skills with them.taking their skills with them.
Lavish LifestyleLavish Lifestyle
500 servants, waiters 500 servants, waiters and cooks per mealand cooks per meal
100 nobles wait to 100 nobles wait to dress him each daydress him each day
Palace at VersaillesPalace at Versailles
The palace had 5,000 acres of gardens and 1,400 fountains
The palace cost $2.5 billion in modern dollars, 36,000 forced laborers, and was never fully completed during his lifetime
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Louis XIVLouis XIV
The GoodThe Good Flourished in art, Flourished in art,
literatureliterature Europe’s military Europe’s military
leaderleader Strong empire of Strong empire of
colonies for resources colonies for resources and tradeand trade
The BadThe Bad Wars = debt and lost Wars = debt and lost
territoryterritory Suffering for the Suffering for the
peoplepeople DebtDebt Resentment of his Resentment of his
power led to eventual power led to eventual revolutionrevolution
Peter the GreatPeter the Great
1696- ruler of Russia1696- ruler of RussiaRussia was still in the middle agesRussia was still in the middle agesVisited the west in 1696 and came back Visited the west in 1696 and came back
with a plan- WESTERNIZATIONwith a plan- WESTERNIZATIONUsed absolutism to take over the church, Used absolutism to take over the church,
reduced power of landowners, modernized reduced power of landowners, modernized the armythe army
HEAVY TAXESHEAVY TAXES
The Good and The BadThe Good and The Bad
GoodGood PotatoesPotatoes Women’s statusWomen’s status Western clothingWestern clothing Advanced educationAdvanced education Warm water portWarm water port
BadBad High taxesHigh taxes Standard of living Standard of living
decreaseddecreased Changed their cultureChanged their culture
Tokugawa IeysauTokugawa Ieysau
Unified JapanUnified JapanNobles spent every other year in the Nobles spent every other year in the
capital to stop rebellionscapital to stop rebellionsMotto: Motto: “take care of the people. Strive to “take care of the people. Strive to
be virtuous. Never neglect to protect the be virtuous. Never neglect to protect the country.”country.”
The good and the badThe good and the bad
GoodGood Preserved culturePreserved culture Similar structure to Similar structure to
China (farmers held China (farmers held higher status)higher status)
Expanded towns and Expanded towns and citiescities
BadBad Isolation from others Isolation from others
(closed country (closed country policy)policy)
World RevolutionsWorld Revolutions
The Glorious RevolutionAmerican RevolutionFrench RevolutionLatin American RevolutionHaitian Revolution
English RevolutionEnglish Revolution
CausesCauses Ongoing conflict Ongoing conflict
between king and between king and parliament (taxes, parliament (taxes, Petition of Rights)Petition of Rights)
Civil War- Civil War- Foreign influence- Foreign influence-
Wars with FranceWars with France Catholic vs. Catholic vs.
Protestant LeadersProtestant Leaders
ResultsResults English Bill of RightsEnglish Bill of Rights Constitutional Constitutional
MonarchyMonarchy Cabinet SystemCabinet System
American Revolution?American Revolution?
American Revolution- Causes
Mercantilism.Mercantilism.The colonies felt that they were The colonies felt that they were
independent.independent.English RevolutionEnglish Revolution(Taxation w/out Representation)(Taxation w/out Representation)This led to call for colonial This led to call for colonial
independence and a revolt.independence and a revolt.
American Revolution- Causes
EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE: Locke – Power of the gov’t Locke – Power of the gov’t
comes from the peoplecomes from the people US Constitution – “We the US Constitution – “We the
people of the United people of the United States…”States…”
EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE: Voltaire – Free Speech, Voltaire – Free Speech,
Religious TolerationReligious Toleration US Constitution – Bill of US Constitution – Bill of
RightsRights
EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE: Montesquieu – Separation Montesquieu – Separation
of powers of gov’tof powers of gov’t US Constitution – US Constitution –
Establishes executive, Establishes executive, legislative, and judicial legislative, and judicial branches of the gov’tbranches of the gov’t
Leaders in the English Leaders in the English Colonies used the Colonies used the ideas of Enlightenment ideas of Enlightenment Thinkers to justify their Thinkers to justify their call for independence.call for independence.
American Revolution’s American Revolution’s Influence AbroadInfluence Abroad
FRANCE.FRANCE.Circulated copies of the Dec. of Circulated copies of the Dec. of
IndependenceIndependenceAmerican Revolution was a fulfillment of American Revolution was a fulfillment of
the Enlightenment thinker’s ideas. (French the Enlightenment thinker’s ideas. (French origin)origin)
““We talked nothing but of America” We talked nothing but of America” The French people wanted to change the The French people wanted to change the
gov’t that they felt was so unjust.gov’t that they felt was so unjust.
The French Revolution
BackgroundBackground France was France was
considered to be the considered to be the most advanced most advanced country in Europe at country in Europe at this timethis time
French society was French society was divided into three divided into three classes (called classes (called “estates”).“estates”).
1% of the PopulationClergy of the RCC
2% of the PopulationRich Nobles
97% of the Total PopulationBourgeoisie – Middle Class
Workers – Low ClassPeasants – Lowest Class
Causes of the French Revolution
The 3rd Estate paid the overwhelming majority of paid the overwhelming majority of the taxesthe taxes. (Over ½ of their income!)
The 3rd Estate did not support the King Louis XVI did not support the King Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette& Marie Antoinette.
The 3rd Estate did not like that the Estate-Estate-General was controlled exclusively by the 1General was controlled exclusively by the 1stst and and 22ndnd Estate Estate
Like the colonists in America, the French looked looked to the Enlightenment Thinkersto the Enlightenment Thinkers as “inspiration.”
The French Revolution Erupts
Activities of the 3rd EstateBroke away from the Estate – GeneralRenamed themselves the National AssemblyMade the Tennis Court OathStormed the Bastille July 14, 1789
Prison with weapons storageBecame Bastille Day (similar to July 4th in
America)
Results of the French Revolution
The Great Fear Peasants marched to the Palace at Versailles
and demanded bread Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette forced from the
throne The Royal Family tried to flee France, but they
were caught, held, and eventually executed
Results of the French Revolution
The National Assembly reformed the The National Assembly reformed the countrycountryAdapted a version of the Declaration of Adapted a version of the Declaration of
Independence, called the Declaration of the Independence, called the Declaration of the Rights of ManRights of Man
The RCC became controlled by the stateThe RCC became controlled by the stateDeveloped a constitutionDeveloped a constitution
Brought about a Legislative AssemblyBrought about a Legislative Assembly
Terror Grips FranceTerror Grips France
Reign of TerrorReign of TerrorMaximilien Robespierre rose to powerMaximilien Robespierre rose to powerUsed fear to rule FranceUsed fear to rule FranceSent many to the guillotineSent many to the guillotineEventually he was arrested and Eventually he was arrested and
executedexecuted
The Guillotine
Developed by Dr. GuillotineDeveloped by Dr. Guillotine The blade weighed about 88 lbsThe blade weighed about 88 lbs Some said that you died to Some said that you died to
quicklyquickly Not always effective on the first Not always effective on the first
time. Sometimes it was time. Sometimes it was necessary to drop the blade necessary to drop the blade several times in order to sever several times in order to sever the headthe head
Chapter 23 Sections 3 & 4
Napoleon’s BackgroundNapoleon’s Background
At the age of 9 Napoleon was sent to military school
At the age of 16 Napoleon became a lieutenant in the French Army
Because of the unrest in France during this time the government was very unstableCoup ‘de ‘tat – Sudden take over in power;
and overthrow of a government
Napoleon Rules FranceNapoleon Rules France
1) Developed the Napoleonic Code Uniform set of laws Limited individual liberties Promoted Napoleon’s power
2) Brought stability to France Leveled taxes across the Estates Removed dishonest gov’t workers Worked with the church Aided with public educationAided with public education
Napoleon Crossing the St. Bernard Pass
Painter: Jacques Louis David
Napoleon dictated how he was to be shown and what was to be painted. Contrary to David’s wishes, Napoleon wanted to be portrayed calm on the fiery horse. He refused to “sit” for the painting. David’s son posed on a ladder with the hat and cloak while his father painted. David could not paint Napoleon as he really was, he was forced to paint “the best possible look.”
What contrast(s) are present in the painting?
What is your impression of Napoleon?
What is Napoleon’s mood in the painting?
Napoleon Builds an EmpireNapoleon Builds an Empire
1) Sold territory in America (Louisiana Purchase)
Less to worry about Frustrated England Financed expansion efforts in Europe
2) Continued his military prowess, expanded French land throughout Western Europe
Austrian NetherlandsAustrian Netherlands Parts of ItalyParts of Italy Parts of SwitzerlandParts of Switzerland
Battle of TrafalgarBattle of Trafalgar
Who: France vs. EnglandWhat: Napoleon’s only major battle lostResults
Destroyed French NavySolidified England’s power in EuropeUnable to ever conquer England
Napoleon’s Empire CollapsesNapoleon’s Empire Collapses
What did Napoleon do wrong?1) Too much pride and desire for power
Led to all of Napoleon's other problem
2) Tried to block trade between Britain and the rest of Europe
This was popular with no one; didn’t work anyway
3) Got into a war with Spain (Peninsular War) Napoleon’s aggression infuriated much of Europe; lost
300,000 troops
4) Invaded Russia Supply lines were too long, bad winter, scorched –earth
policy Started with 420,000 troops – ended with 10,000 healthy
troops
Napoleon’s Later LifeNapoleon’s Later Life Returned to France after defeat in Russia Attacked by all of his rivals while his army was
weakened Ousted from power (Battle of Leipzig – 1813-1814) Exiled to Island of Elba Escaped Elba Reigned for 100 more days Captured @ Waterloo Sent to Island of St. Helena in South Atlantic Died of stomach problem - 1821 (possibly cancer)
Haitian RevolutionHaitian Revolution
CausesCauses 500,000 slaves- 500,000 slaves-
outnumbered the outnumbered the FrenchFrench
NapoleonNapoleon Brutal methods of Brutal methods of
controlcontrol Toussant L’Overture Toussant L’Overture
led a slave revoltled a slave revolt Broken promisesBroken promises
EffectsEffects First black colony to First black colony to
gain independencegain independence Spread to other parts Spread to other parts
of Latin Americaof Latin America Even today Haiti Even today Haiti
struggles struggles economicallyeconomically
Latin American RevolutionLatin American Revolution
CausesCauses Divisions of society Divisions of society
(Peninsular, Creoles, (Peninsular, Creoles, Mulattos)Mulattos)
Education of CreolesEducation of Creoles French king in SpainFrench king in Spain Locke’s ideas Locke’s ideas
(consent of people)(consent of people) Simon BolivarSimon Bolivar
EffectsEffects Spread throughout Spread throughout
Latin America into Latin America into Mexico and BrazilMexico and Brazil
Economic change for Economic change for SpainSpain
Global TransformationsGlobal TransformationsChapter 28 Chapter 28
Sections 1 - 3Sections 1 - 3
Chinese NationalismChinese Nationalism
Japan Re-emergesJapan Re-emerges
US Economic ImperialismUS Economic Imperialism
ChinaChina
Interaction With Others…Interaction With Others…
Wars and Rebellions….Wars and Rebellions….
Rise of Nationalism…..Rise of Nationalism…..
Interactions With ForeignersInteractions With Foreigners
Self sufficiency- agricultural superioritySelf sufficiency- agricultural superiorityLimited trade- one port with more exports Limited trade- one port with more exports
than imports (favorable balance of trade)than imports (favorable balance of trade)Europeans desired a good the Chinese Europeans desired a good the Chinese
would demand…. would demand…. opiumopiumBy 1835 smuggled opium from the British By 1835 smuggled opium from the British
resulted in 12 million opium addictsresulted in 12 million opium addicts
Opium WarOpium War
Cause-Opium tradeCause-Opium tradeBattles were at sea, China’s ships were no Battles were at sea, China’s ships were no
match for the Britishmatch for the BritishResults- Results-
China defeatedChina defeatedEngland given Hong KongEngland given Hong KongExtraterritorial rightsExtraterritorial rights (foreigners were not (foreigners were not
subject to Chinese law in their ports)subject to Chinese law in their ports)
Taiping “Great Peace” RebellionTaiping “Great Peace” Rebellion CausesCauses
population grewpopulation grew food production didn’t keep food production didn’t keep
Goal- a China with no one living in poverty Goal- a China with no one living in poverty Heavenly Kingdom with Great Peace”Heavenly Kingdom with Great Peace”
Effects-Effects-1million peasants fought under Hong Xiuquan 1million peasants fought under Hong Xiuquan
(she-ewe-choo-ahn) – in SE China(she-ewe-choo-ahn) – in SE ChinaHong was not a great leader- internal conflictsHong was not a great leader- internal conflictsBritish, French, Qing imperial troops attackedBritish, French, Qing imperial troops attacked
Changes in ChinaChanges in China
Disagreement over modernizationDisagreement over modernizationEmpress Cixi (tso-shee)- Empress Cixi (tso-shee)- Self-Self-
strengthening Movementstrengthening Movementupdated China’s education and military updated China’s education and military
systemssystemsbuilt few factories built few factories
USA feared China would be colonized so it USA feared China would be colonized so it declared the declared the Open Door PolicyOpen Door Policy China China would be open to all merchantswould be open to all merchants
JapanJapan
End of IsolationEnd of Isolation
Japanese ImperialismJapanese Imperialism
Japan Re-joins the WorldJapan Re-joins the World
Closed Country PolicyClosed Country PolicyUS Demand for tradeUS Demand for trade
US Commodore Matthew Perry “visited” US Commodore Matthew Perry “visited” Japan with a letter from Millard Fillmore Japan with a letter from Millard Fillmore “requesting” a trade relationship“requesting” a trade relationship
Returned 1 year later (1854) for the Treaty of Returned 1 year later (1854) for the Treaty of Kanagawa that opened two ports for US ships Kanagawa that opened two ports for US ships and gave foreigners extraterritorial rightsand gave foreigners extraterritorial rights
The Meiji EraThe Meiji Era
Angered JapaneseAngered Japanese Emperor Meiji increased control Emperor Meiji increased control Modernization to resist dominationModernization to resist domination
Imitated German and English military policiesImitated German and English military policiesUS universal educationUS universal education Industrialization through railroads, coal Industrialization through railroads, coal
mining, ship building, tea and silk factoriesmining, ship building, tea and silk factories
The Payoff…The Payoff…
Most powerful in AsiaMost powerful in AsiaRespect= extraterritorial rights abolishedRespect= extraterritorial rights abolished Imperialism (Japan’s colonies)Imperialism (Japan’s colonies)
Wars with China and RussiaWars with China and RussiaAnnexation (brought under control) Annexation (brought under control)
KoreaKorea
Major Difference between China and Major Difference between China and JapanJapan
China- give them what they want so we China- give them what they want so we can keep our traditional culture and way of can keep our traditional culture and way of life as in-tact as possiblelife as in-tact as possible
Japan- if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em… Japan- if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em… and do it even better!and do it even better!