Key Concepts of Japan's Interaction with Western Powers and Micronesia during WWI

These flashcards cover important terms and concepts regarding Japan's interactions with Western powers and its administration over Micronesia during and after WWI.

Commodore Mathew Perry

The American who opened Japan to trade with the west.

Northern Mariana Islands occupation

Japan occupied the NMI due to a secret alliance with England.

Allies in WW1

Countries that included England, USA, France, Italy, and Japan.

End of World War 1

World War 1 ended on November 11, 1918.

Peace treaty signing location

The peace treaty was signed in Versailles, France.

U.S. Senate's stance on the peace treaty

The Senate did not approve the treaty because of the mandate system.

League of Nations conditions for Japan

Japan was given NMI and Micronesia to govern under conditions of reporting on mandate status, no military fortifications, and opening the islands to international commerce.

Headquarters of Japanese government in Micronesia

Dublon, Chuuk served as the headquarters.

Capital of the Northern Marianas during Japanese rule

Garapan was the capital during this time.

League of Nations

An international peace organization established after World War I.

Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations

Japan withdrew due to being censured over the invasion and occupation of Manchuria.

Importance of Yap to the U.S.

Yap was the center of international communication in the region.

Nanyo cho

A Japanese South Pacific government.

Education given to Chamorros and Carolinians

The Japanese provided 3 years of education.

Training by Japanese for Chamorros and Carolinians

Training was done through assimilation and indoctrination.

Becoming a Japanese citizen

Chamorros and Carolinians could become citizens through naturalization and marriage.

First priority of Japanese education

The first priority was to learn the Japanese language.

Movement of Chamorros and Carolinians

Many moved to Palau, Yap, and Pohnpei during the Japanese administration.

Japanese economic studies in Micronesia

The Japanese conducted extensive scientific studies to explore economic development.

Haruji Matsue

The person who successfully developed the sugar industry in the NMI.

Transport of sugarcane to factories

Sugarcane was transported from fields to factories by train.

Development of Tanapag Harbor

Necessary for enabling large ships and amphibious planes to land.

Japanese success in agriculture

Success was attributed to the importation of thousands of workers and government support.