Rise of Modern Japan

First country that established relations with Japan after centuries of isolation:

• China
• United States
• France

• Great Britain

Term used to describe political compromises made in bigger picture interests:

• Alliances

• Treaties

• Concessions

• Negotiations

What did the Treaty of Kanagawa NOT do?

• Return shipwrecked American sailors

• Opened two ports for trade

• Establish American Consulate in Japan

• Establish military alliance with Japan

What was the shogunate system in Japan?

• A form of democracy
• A type of socialist government
• Feudal military government
• A system of monarchy

What was the Meiji Restoration?

• Revolution into communism

• Religious revival in Japan

• Restoration of Japanese military

• Reforms of Japanese systems

Name used to describe Japanese-controlled territories:

• Prefectures

• Provinces

• Protectorates

• Provisionals

How did the Meiji Restoration affect Japan's economy?

• Modernization and Industrialization

• Traditionalism and Militarization

• The economy remained unchanged

• Feudalism and Transformation

What was the impact of the Meiji Restoration on farmers in Japan?

• Farmers were forced to work on larger estates owned by the government
• Farmers were prohibited from owning any land
• Farmers were given ownership of the land they worked.

• The Meiji Restoration had no impact on farmers in Japan

How did Japan's government promote growth in private industry?

• Reduced subsidies and increased taxes
• Higher taxes and strict regulations
• Increased government control and regulation
• Industrial subsidies, tax incentives, and deregulation

How did the Meiji Reformers transform the military of Japan?

• Compulsory service and modernization

• Espionage and sabotage

• Alliances and protectorates

• Leadership and strategy