1. DRAW A LINE BETWEEN TODAY AND THE LAST LESSON
RIGHT CORNER: 1) Write: Name: _, Period: _,
Date: 03/09/12, Topic: Japan Imperialism
LEFT CORNER: Write “Opener #10” and then:
1) Write 1 high+1 low in last 24 hours
2) Rate your comprehension for this
week’s topic so far: lost<1-5>easy
3) Respond to the Opener by writing
at least 1 sentences about:
Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND
Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND
Summary of the clip OR/AND
Announcements: None

2. Agenda
1) Introduce Imperialism in Japan
What you will be able to do:
1) How did Japan become so
powerful?
Reminder
1) Keep up with your reading: CH 26
Quiz on Monday

3. Opener # Reminders Name
2)Hi & Lo…………………………………………. Period
2) Opinion, Question or Summary…………… Date
3) # Rating Past Understanding……………… Topic
Cues/
Topic Notes Here
Navigation
+
Section Reflections & Responses Here
Heading:
# & Title
+ SIGNATURES + STAMPS
Main Ideas
+
Questions
SUMMARY/EXIT REFLECTION

4. Opener 1 Permission Slip Due Fri Bruce Lee
2)Hi-talked with friends, Lo-Feeling tired Period 2
2) Why was Japan’s military modernization
turn out better than China’s?
8/25/12
3) 3 Asian Imperialism
Notes #1a Meiji Emperor more symbol than power
Meiji Young, handsome, wore Western clothes
Emperor
Activ #1a 1) 3 because tradition is important
Debate 2) 5 because survival is most important
Activ #1b
1) The reason students returned was nationalism.
Reading
2) I think people are more individualistic today.
Military #1
Ruso War?
Closing your country to threats can weaken you.

6. Notes #10p, Title: “Imperial China Notes
1) Wuchang Revolution (10/10/1911): Military officers
and foreign educated Chinese bring back Eur.
enlightenment ideas, and overthrow emperor.
a) Sun Yat Sen: Leading reformer becomes
president for 1 year, China then split by warlords &
political groups: Nationalist/Capitalist vs
Communist (1920s)
b) Sun’s 3 Principles of the Ppl:
1) Chinese nationalism
2) End foreign domination
3) Strengthen Chinese economy
(factories and redistribute land)

8. Notes #10p, Title: “Imperial Japan Notes
2) Kuomintang (Nationalist Party): KMT was China’s
founding political party.
a) Sun Yat Sen: Leader of the KMT, wants the
communist to remain part of the KMT.
b) Chiang Kai-Shek: 2nd leader of the KMT, expels the
communist, whom form the Chinese Comunnist
Party (starting a civil war:
Chiang’s KMT vs Mao’s CCP)

10. Notes #10a, Title: “Imperial Japan Notes”
1) Admiral Perry-USA (1853): US sends “Black
Ships” to open Japan
2) Meiji Restoration (1868-1912): Ppl ashamed of
their weakness to the West, overthrow shogun
and place emperor in power. (Emperor Mutsuhitito
takes name of Meiji Emperor “Enlightened”)

12. Notes #10a, Title: “Imperial Japan Notes”
3) Fukoku Kyohei: Emperor’s command for the
country: “Rich country, Strong Military”

14. Meiji Reforms: C.S.I.M.E.W.
C) Copied German Gov + Constitution: Treat
people equally, strong rule of law, but emperor
in total control (like the German Kaiser)
S) Send Students/Observers: To all western
countries to learn and copy
I) Gov Targeted Investments: Gov spent tax
money to create biz in key areas, sell off later
M) Modernize Military: With strong economy, buy
western weapons
E) Modernize Economy: Set up mail, railroads,
telegraphs, banks, schools/colleges (esp. tech)
E) Hire Western Experts: Goal of having them
teach Japanese, then send experts away and
have Japanese teach Japanese

17. Notes #10a, Title: “Imperial Japan Notes”
4) Opening of Korea (1876): Japan opens Korea
the way Perry opened Japan
5) 1st Sino-Japanese War (1894-95): Fighting for
influence of Korea, Japan wins Taiwan and
Chinese ports near Taiwan (accelerates fall of
Qing Empire)

18. Notes #3b, Title: “Imperial Japan Notes”
6) Russo-Japanese War (1904-05): Fighting for
influence of Korea, Japan wins Korea and parts
of Manchuria, wipes out entire Russian fleet (1st
Asian nation to defeat European in modern
times, accelerates fall of the czar)

19. BATTLE OF TSUSHIMA (1905)

20. Notes #3b, Title: “Imperial Japan Notes”
7) Korean Protectorate (1910-1945): Japan
modernizes Kor. and forces Jap. culture on them.
Some Kor. independence fighters move to U.S.
8) March First Movement (3/01/1919): Failed non
violent protest against Japanese rule, 7,000 die.

22. Activity #10a, Title “Book: Naomi”
1) Copy Source Title: Junichiro
Tanizaki
2…) Discuss questions on the board
with a partner. Summarize your
discussion (include their name at the
end). Remember participation points
are deducted if off task.
5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Journal Sections
Time Bookmark: 00:00

23. Homework:
1) Ch 26 quiz on Monday