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Which event marks the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
Which event marks the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
1868
From which region did Japan receive protection against colonization?
From which region did Japan receive protection against colonization?
Western countries
Which country was the only Asian country to be saved from colonial rule?
Which country was the only Asian country to be saved from colonial rule?
Japan
Which country had strong relations with Japan during that period, and what was it?
Which country had strong relations with Japan during that period, and what was it?
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Who sent Commodore Perry to Japan in 1853?
Who sent Commodore Perry to Japan in 1853?
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What did the USA want in return for granting Japan permission for trade?
What did the USA want in return for granting Japan permission for trade?
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Who arrived in Japan in 1854?
Who arrived in Japan in 1854?
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What did Matthew Perry's arrival lead to in Japan?
What did Matthew Perry's arrival lead to in Japan?
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What action did foreign powers take against the Tokugawa shogunate in 1868?
What action did foreign powers take against the Tokugawa shogunate in 1868?
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What new title did the new ruler of Japan accept in 1868?
What new title did the new ruler of Japan accept in 1868?
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What did the new Emperor declare as the capital of Japan in 1868?
What did the new Emperor declare as the capital of Japan in 1868?
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What was the new currency of Japan introduced in the late 1800s?
What was the new currency of Japan introduced in the late 1800s?
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What position did the new ruler of Japan hold in the government?
What position did the new ruler of Japan hold in the government?
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What key phrase was associated with the new direction of Japan in the late 1800s?
What key phrase was associated with the new direction of Japan in the late 1800s?
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What change did the rebellion in 1868 lead to in Japan?
What change did the rebellion in 1868 lead to in Japan?
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What was the significance of the arrival of Matthew Perry in Japan?
What was the significance of the arrival of Matthew Perry in Japan?
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Study Notes
Meiji Restoration (1868)
- Japan was largely isolated from the rest of the world until the Meiji Restoration in 1868.
- Japan was the only Asian country that was not colonized by Western powers.
Japan's Relations with Western Powers
- The Netherlands was the only Western power that maintained relations with Japan.
- In 1853, the US Commander Matthew Perry arrived in Japan to open up the country's ports for international trade.
- The US goal was to establish trade relations and secure harbors for American ships.
The Opening of Japan's Ports
- In 1854, Matthew Perry returned to Japan and forced the government to open two ports for American ships and allow limited trade.
- This led to significant changes in Japan's politics and the eventual downfall of the Shogun government.
The End of the Shogun Government
- The Shogun government was overthrown in 1868, and a new government was established with the Meiji Emperor as the ruler.
- The Meiji Emperor was known as the "Enlightened One" and took on the role of the official head of state.
The Meiji Restoration
- The Meiji Restoration of 1868 marked the beginning of a new era in Japan, with a new government and a focus on modernization and strengthening the country's military.
- The motto of the new government was "Rich Country, Strong Army" (Fukoku Kyōhei).
The Impact of the Meiji Restoration
- The Meiji Restoration had a profound impact on Japan, leading to rapid modernization and industrialization.
- The new government established Tokyo as the capital city, replacing Kyoto.
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Test your knowledge about the Meiji Restoration of 1868 in Japan, which marked the country's transition from external isolation to becoming a major world power. Explore how Japan emerged as the only Asian country to be saved from colonization by Western powers during that era.
