Modernization of Japan

The Meiji Restoration in Japan was a response to...

• nationalism and imperialistic threats
• isolationism
• converting to Christianity
• socialism and the cottage industry

Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the:

• colonization of Japan by the UnitedStates
  
• transfer of spheres of influence to China
• introduction of Christianity to Japanese society
• opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan

Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its:

• need to maintain a traditional society
• desire for a modern industrialized society
  
• colonization by Western nations
• encouragement of foreign investment

One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it:

• strengthened the power of the Shogunate
• decreased the level of pollution
• modernized transportation
• increased the number of small farms

What was a result of Japan's earliest interactions with Europeans?

• Japan traded and embraced cultural diffusion with the Europeans.
• Japan invited foreigners to share their political ideas.
• Japan sent representatives to foreign countries.
• Japan adopted a policy of isolationism.

Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its

• need to maintain a traditional society

• desire for a modern industrialized society

• colonization by Western nations

• encouragement of foreign investment

One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had

• rejected Western ideas

• used its access to the sea for fishing

• relied on traditional isolationist policies

• reformed its political and economic systems

Emperor Meiji promoted what in Japan?

• isolation and nationalism

• capitalism and democracy

• revolution and absolutism

• reform and modernization

What was one impact of industrialization on Japan during the Meiji Restoration?

• Japan became more isolated from world affairs

• Demand for natural resources increased

• Japan became a colonial possession of China

• Traditional practices of Bushido were reintroduced

The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by

• a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations

• the failure of Japanese expansion

• the Shogun’s conversion to Christianity

• a desire to stay isolated