HIST 218 Lecture 3: Lecture 3 Opening of Japan
8 Apr 2016
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1868 tokugawa japan gone clear decline internal declines are not related to what"s going on in china it just happens to happen at the same time result of self-isolation. Get coal and water from japan us not very interested. Fundamental problem us not welcomed in japan if emergency landing. 1852 forcing japan to accept international law and trade with us. Tokugawa was interested in the outside word, particularly interested in china. China compared to other countries have fallen behind. Play on time: send welcome party, allow american delegation on land, hands over letter, maritime laws. All agree japan shouldn"t contribute to trade internal-isolation. No fleet talk perry into moving to eastern bay. 8 ports will now open in late 1850"s.
