IB History Topic Isolation on China & Japan Revision Notes (HL)

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Political Consequences of Isolation

China (Ming–Qing Dynasties)
1. Centralized Control: The Ming and later Qing governments strengthened imperial bureaucracy by limiting outside influence.
2. Reduced Naval Power: After the Haijin (sea bans) and the 1525 ship destruction order, China lost its maritime strength.
3. Stable Governance: Fewer foreign conflicts allowed emperors to focus on internal order and land defense (e.g., rebuilding the Great Wall).
4. Loss of Global Influence: Isolation weakened China’s diplomatic presence; European powers gained dominance in Asia by the 17th century.
5. Delayed Reform: Political conservatism made China slow to modernize, leaving it vulnerable during the 19th-century Opium Wars.
Japan (Tokugawa Shogunate)
1. Centralized Feudalism: The Tokugawa shoguns consolidated control over the daimyō through strict laws and the alternate attendance (sankin-kōtai) system.
2. Political Stability: Over 250 years of peace (1603–1853) allowed strong, long-lasting governance.
3. Limited Diplomacy: Only four “gateways” (Nagasaki, Tsushima, Satsuma, Matsumae) allowed controlled foreign contact.
4. Reduced Western Threat: Isolation prevented colonization and preserved national sovereignty.
5. Future Challenges: Lack of modern diplomacy made Japan unprepared for the arrival of Commodore Perry (1853).

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Haijin

Chinese “sea ban” policies limiting foreign trade after the end of Zheng He’s voyages.

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Political Consequences of Isolation

China (Ming–Qing Dynasties)
1. Centralized Control: The Ming and later Qing governments strengthened imperial bureaucracy by limiting outside influence.
2. Reduced Naval Power: After the Haijin (sea bans) and the 1525 ship destruction order, China lost its maritime strength.
3. Stable Governance: Fewer foreign conflicts allowed emperors to focus on internal order and land defense (e.g., rebuilding the Great Wall).
4. Loss of Global Influence: Isolation weakened China’s diplomatic presence; European powers gained dominance in Asia by the 17th century.
5. Delayed Reform: Political conservatism made China slow to modernize, leaving it vulnerable during the 19th-century Opium Wars.
Japan (Tokugawa Shogunate)
1. Centralized Feudalism: The Tokugawa shoguns consolidated control over the daimyō through strict laws and the alternate attendance (sankin-kōtai) system.
2. Political Stability: Over 250 years of peace (1603–1853) allowed strong, long-lasting governance.
3. Limited Diplomacy: Only four “gateways” (Nagasaki, Tsushima, Satsuma, Matsumae) allowed controlled foreign contact.
4. Reduced Western Threat: Isolation prevented colonization and preserved national sovereignty.
5. Future Challenges: Lack of modern diplomacy made Japan unprepared for the arrival of Commodore Perry (1853).

Definition

Haijin

Chinese “sea ban” policies limiting foreign trade after the end of Zheng He’s voyages.

Definition

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Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

IB History Isolation on China & Japan Notes

Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

Political Consequences of Isolation

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