KEY POINTS across East Asia—by Era20th CENTURY 1900-1950Imerialism, War, Revolution in East Asia Show
ChinaChina in 1900: as noted in the last section, this arbitrary “turn of the century” date of 1900 marks nothing for China, except perhaps a rough half-point in a century of foreign aggression, internal challenges of population explosion and natural disasters, elite debate over the best way forward, and successive governments attempting to lead the country. As noted in the previous time period of 1750-1919, developments surrounding the Versailles Peace Treaty, ending WW I in 1919, marked the turning point for China, and for Japan. To recap China’s search for a new form of government amid events around 1900:
JapanJapan in 1900: as noted in the last section, this arbitrary “turn of the century” date of 1900 marks nothing for Japan, except perhaps a rough half-point in its transformation under the Meiji Restoration: To review the previous time period and Japan’s transformation under the Meiji reformers to meet the challenge of the encroachment of the imperialist West: As noted in the previous time period of 1750-1919, developments surrounding the Versailles Peace Treaty, ending WW I in 1919, marked the turning point for Japan….different but arguably equally consequential as it was for China. Meiji Foreign Policy
Imperial Japan: Industrialization and Expansion (1900-1930s)
Japan’s Quest for Power and WW II in Asia
KoreaJapanese Colonial Rule (1910-1945)
Liberation, Division, and War
Vietnam**Since the history of different parts of what we today call “Vietnam,” we are using a chart to convey developments in different regions over time: 1900-1945 1802-1945, Nguyen dynasty unites entire country• established by Nguyen Anh, a
southern prince, who fought and defeated the Tay Son to become the Gia-long Emperor; moved the capital to Hue in the center of the country. 1862-1945, French control Vietnam, dividing it into three "pays" (countries)Tonkin Annam Cochin-China •
Hanoi is capital of French Indochina, including Laos and Cambodia 1925 • Phan Chu Trinh dies 1930Indochinese Communist Party formed by Ho Chi Minh to oppose colonial rule 1940-1945, Japanese Invasion and domination1941: League for the Independence of Vietnam formed by Ho Chi Minh ("Viet Minh") 1945 1945, Japanese defeatHo Chi Minh declares Vietnam independent; French return after Japanese defeat; 1954 • French defeated at Dien Bien Phu; 1956-1975, Vietnam War
1965: United States involvement in South Vietnam replaces that of the French 1975, United States and all foreign support leave Vietnam • North Vietnam takes control of South Vietnam and establishes a unified country 1976, Socialist Republic of Vietnam proclaimed; capital Hanoi • 1978
Vietnam invades and occupies Cambodia Which of the following was not an economic motivation for imperialism?Which of the following was not an economic motivation for imperialism? Coal was not among the items colonies supplied to Europe and the United States.
What was the purpose of the berlin conference quizlet?Why was the Berlin Conference held? The Berlin Conference was intended to reduce the conflict between European Nations and discard the slave trade, but ultimately divided up Africa to the European Nations.
How did the British establish control over India in the early nineteenth century how did the Sepoy Rebellion contribute to this process?The EIC ruled India with a small British force and a large army of native troops (sepoys). The rebellion of the sepoy in 1857 caused the British government to move in and take control. The British took over the government, introduced export crops including opium, built railroads and canals, and put up telegraph lines.
Which of the following was a consequence of the Russo Japanese War quizlet?Which of the following was a consequence of the Russo-Japanese War? Japan was transformed into a major imperial power.
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