Japan wanted to expand its borders and looked for nations to colonize. In 1896, Japan convinced to open its ports to trade with Japan. However, China controlled much of Korea’s trade. This conflict led to the War. Japan emerged victorious in this war. It captured part of , which had been under Chinese occupation.

1. discovered the new world balboa 2. explored the north american southwest hudson 3. his crew was the first to sail around the world vespucci 4. conquered the incas of peru cortes 5. discovered the pacific ocean columbus 6. conquered the aztecs of mexico cabot 7. discovered fishing grounds off newfoundland pizarro 8. looted spanish vessels for england drake 9. claimed the hudson river area for dutch coronado 10. priest who explored the mississippi marquette 11. man for whom the new world is named magellan