Meiji Restoration

What was the primary reason for Commodore Matthew Perry's expedition to Japan in 1853?

• To establish a military alliance

• To open Japan for trade

• To colonize Japan

• To introduce Western culture

Which entity held absolute power in Japan for 200 years prior to the arrival of Commodore Perry?

• The Emperor

• The Daimyo

• The Bakufu

• The Merchant Class

What was a significant factor contributing to the Choshu Rebellion against the Shogun in 1866?

• The Emperor's direct order to rebel

• Economic prosperity and stability

• The Bakufu appearing weak due to foreign concessions

• A desire to return to complete isolation

What significant change did Field Marshal Yamagata Aritomo introduce to the Japanese military after the Meiji Restoration?

• Abolishing the Samurai class entirely

• Introducing national conscription for all men over 20

• Relying solely on foreign military advisors

• Disbanding the navy

What was the primary goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China?

• To establish a new imperial dynasty.

• To remove foreign influence from China.

• To expand China's territory into neighboring regions.

• To promote trade relations with Western powers.

What was a significant outcome of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance formed in 1902?

• It led to a direct conflict between Britain and Russia.

• Britain recognized Japan's claim to Korea.

• Japan gained control over Manchuria.

• It resulted in Japan's isolation from Western powers.

What was a key demand Japan made to China in the "21 Demands"?

• China to cede all its coastal territories to Japan.

• Japan to gain control over China's security and economy.

• China to form a military alliance with Japan against Western powers.

• China to pay war reparations to Japan.

What was the primary objective of the Washington Naval Conference (1921-1922)?

• To establish new trade routes in the Pacific.

• To formalize the Anglo-Japanese Alliance.

• To limit the number of large warships each major power could possess.

• To resolve territorial disputes in East Asia.