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Japan and the West, from Opening to Colonizing

A collection intended for educators to use to better depict the various perspectives of Japanese and Western interactions of the late 19th into the 20th centuries. Using multiple cultural perspectives as well as various mediums of expression, students will be able to view the multifaceted and nuanced perspectives on Japan's opening and how this interaction with the West would influence its decisions to engage in imperialist ventures in the 20th century.

Date Added to MERLOT:: February 15, 2023
Created by:: Mikayla Winfery
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Black Ships and Samurai. Comodore Perry and the Opening of Japan (Presentation)

A great tool for educators and ELL students, this is a collection of various works of art depicting both the Western and... More
Western Imperialism and Nation Building in Japan and China (External link)

This source provides educators with primary sources such as Japanese woodblock prints and political cartoons to... More

This source provides educators with primary sources such as Japanese woodblock prints and political cartoons to introduce students to the history of Western imperialism in East Asia and how it influenced both the identities and ambitions of Japan and China. In addition to these sources there is a timeline which seeks to nuance the divergent paths these two countries would take heading into the second World War.
Japan's Foreign Relations and Role in the Late 20th Century (External link)

Resource for educators that offers not only a variety of interactions Japan underwent in the 20th century but also... More
Khan Academy - Japanese Imperialism (External link)

A tool for educators to share with students who are more attuned to audiovisual means of learning. Provides context and... More
The United States and the Opening to Japan, 1853 (External link)

Educators can use this as a resource when discussing the historical thinking skill of perspective with their students.... More