The Impact of Revolution on Japan (1853–1912)

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The arrival of U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853 led to Japan maintaining its isolationist policies.

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• False

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The Treaty of Kanagawa, signed in 1854, opened two Japanese ports to American ships.

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• False

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The Tokugawa Shogunate ended when Tokugawa Yoshinobu resigned under pressure from imperial forces.

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• False

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The Meiji Restoration restored power to the shogunate and maintained Japan's feudal system.

• True

• False

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The Charter Oath issued during the Meiji Restoration promised public participation in government affairs.

• True

• False

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The abolition of the feudal system in Japan resulted in the daimyo keeping their power and land.

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• False

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The Satsuma Rebellion was a successful revolt by samurai that overthrew the new Meiji government.

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• False

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The First Sino-Japanese War ended with Japan gaining control of Taiwan.

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• False

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The victory in the First Sino-Japanese War demonstrated Japan’s successful modernization and military reforms.

• True

• False

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The Russo-Japanese War of 1904–1905 resulted in Japan being defeated by Russia.

• True

• False