German and Japanese Imperialism

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Nation-State

An independent geographic area where people share a single government and strong cultural identity.

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Origin of Nation-State

The concept of the nation-state originated between 1500-1700, particularly in England, China, and Japan.

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What were the key events the developed nation-states?

Significant events leading to the development of nation-states include the Thirty Years War, the American Revolution, and the Haitian Revolution.

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Westphalian System

The Thirty Years' War led to the establishment of the Westphalian System, which defined the modern nation-state.

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International Rights

A nation-state, regardless of its size, possesses international rights and the ability to create its own laws.

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Examples of Nation-States

The Netherlands and Switzerland are examples of recognized nation-states.

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Nationalism

A strong belief in the superiority of one’s nation, which was a leading cause of World War I.

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Characteristics of Nationalism

Nationalism is characterized by politics, culture, and economics.

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Political Factors

A single central government establishes a national identity, as seen in the Iranian Revolution.

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Cultural Similarity

People in a nation-state generally share similar cultural traits, such as religious practices, though this can sometimes be imposed.

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Economic Independence

A nation-state must have financial independence and engage in international trade without relying on external powers.

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Definition of State

A state is an independent government that rules over a defined area with clear boundaries.

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Definition of Nation

A nation is a group of people who identify as belonging together due to shared history, culture, or language.

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Otto Von Bismarck

He unified many German states into one nation-state starting in 1862, culminating in the Franco-Prussian War.

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Meiji Restoration

The political revolution in 1868 that ended the Tokugawa Shogunate and established Japan as a nation-state.

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What was one key factor that led to the unifications of Japan?

Japan's fear of Western imperialism led to the development of a centralized government and military.

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What was a negative effect of the colonization of Korea?

Japan's annexation of Korea involved harsh treatment of Koreans, including cultural suppression.

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Discrepancy

A situation where sources about a similar topic disagree.

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Primary Source

A firsthand account created by someone who lived during the period, offering a limited perspective.

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Reasons for Multiple Accounts

Different primary sources, varied interpretations, and differing opinions lead to the need for multiple accounts on a topic.

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Colonization Challenges

European countries faced challenges in colonizing Asia due to large populations and unified nation-states like China and Japan.

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England in India

England used economic strength to colonize India, establishing trading networks and exploiting internal strife.

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How did England gain from India?

England gained economically from India's forced production of cash crops like cotton and tea.

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What was the motive behind colonizing East Asia in France?

The French claimed to civilize East Asia but were primarily motivated by profit.

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Divide-and-Rule

A policy used by the French to weaken unified groups by separating them based on cultural and religious characteristics.

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Economic Exploitation in Africa

European colonization of Africa was driven by the desire for resources, raw materials, and cheap labor.

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First Sino-Japanese War

The conflict between China and Japan over Korea, marking Japan's emergence as an imperialist power.

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Consequences of War

The war demonstrated China's weakening power and resulted in territorial concessions to Japan.

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Western Pressure on China

After the war, Western powers increased pressure on China, treating Japan with more respect.

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Rebellions in China

The defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War led to increased rebellions within China.

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