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Although Japan managed to avoid direct warfare with its Asian neighbors, and escaped two invasions by the Mongols, Japan was not always a peaceful country. Beginning around 1185, rival shogunates fought for control over the islands almost constantly. The isolation from the West was broken accidentally by the Portugese, who introduced firearms to Japan in 1543. This led to attempted invasions of Korea and China near the end of the 16th Century.
Only during the Edo period (1603-1868) did Japan maintain a relatively peaceful internal state. In 1637, an uprising by Christians was crushed and foreigners were banned from the country (Sakoku, or locked country). Some 200 years later, in 1853, the fleet of Commodore Perry entered Yokohama harbor, the "Black Ships" heralding the industrial technology of the Western powers. While the isolation had prevented Japan's involvement with foreign wars, it was now beset by militarily superior colonial powers. It would have to struggle to catch up to avoid being dominated by them.
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What feature most influenced japans isolation?
the fact it is on an island.
What led the US to break isolation and enter the world war 2?
Japans attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
What was an effect of japans fighting with china in the 1930?
Japan was desperate for resources
What was an effect of japans fighting with china in the 1930s?
japan was desperate for resources
What Was The Effect Of This Isolation japan isolated itself for more than 300 years from the mid-1500s to the mid-1800s?
The effect of this isolation was peace, stability, and prosperity.
Japan isolated itself for more than 300 years from the mid- 1500s to the mid-1800s. what was the effect of this isolation?
The effect of this isolation was peace, stability, and prosperity.
How the US able to force an end to Japan's isolation in the mid 1800?
The US stopped Japans isolation in the 1800's by direct military action. The new Japanese government then went about westernising Japan. Ironically US intervention in 1800's Japan, lead to WWII.
What is one negative long-term social effect of alcohol?
Isolation.
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Axum was not isolated from trade
What is the major effect of axum's isolation from trade?
they did not have to pay trade taxes
What is Japans natural resources?
Japans natural resources are the ocean, the forest, and farming
What are some vocbaurlary of mt fuji?
japans house- the japans house!
