The Modernization of Japan

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The Modernization of Japan

• World History
• 6.3.2

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The Meiji Restoration (1870s)

• Emperor Mutsuhito Japan must change to survive
• Meiji (Enlightened Rule)
• Capital moved to Edo (Tokyo)
• New government system studied from British and
  French models
• An Emperor still existed but a Prime Minister
  held control
• Economy now included a land tax to raise money
  for the government

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Meiji Restoration

• Military updated Borrowed from the Germans
• Education updated Borrowed from the Americans
• System of graduation
• Women were now educated
• Upper class privileges were abolished

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The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)

• Japan attacks Russian ports
• Russia sends their navy around the world, only to
  be crushed
• The world now knows Japan is a major nation

• Japan attacks Russian ports
• Russia sends their navy around the world, only to
  be crushed
• The world now knows Japan is a major nation