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The arrival of Matthew Perry Japan
Matthew Perry rode four massive black steam ships into current time Tokyo. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
Japan forced to sign a treaty that opened two ports for US trading ships that could take supplies -
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The Meiji Era
Tokugawa dictatorship steps down, ending direct control since 12th century. -
First railroad built in Japan
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Japan attacks China
Japan and China fight over trade within Korea. -
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Russo Japanese War
Russia and Japan fight over imperial imbitions in Korea -
Japan and Russia begin peace negotiation
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Japan officially imposes annexation on Korea
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Japanese occupation over Korea
Japan attacks Korea with vengeance for imperialist ideas. -
Japan has more than 7,000 miles of railroad at this point
