What was the Boshin War?
Successful Choshu & Satsuma alliance to restore Emperor’s authority & overthrow Tokugawa Shogunate.
Who was not happy with the early Meiji reforms? What happened?
Satsuma Samurai Rebellion 1877: samurai finally defeated
What is the Meiji Restoration? Why is it called that?
Emperor Meiji restored to true power for first time in 250+ years in 1869.
What wars did Imperialist Japan fight in the Long Nineteenth Century? What territory did they gain?
First Sino-Japanese War, 1894-1895, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905; Ryuku Islands, Taiwan, Korea, Manchuria.
What was the Choshu Rebellion?
Choshu samurai unsuccessful rebellion against Shogun.
How did Japan change during the Long Nineteenth Century?
Totally industrialized, modernized, Westernized. Shogunate gives way to Emperor & Imperialism, etc.
What was the Tokugawa Period?
Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
What major event in Japan's history occurred in 1853? Why was it so significant?
Matthew Perry & the Gunships.
What was the goal of the early Meiji reforms?
They aimed to modernize, centralize, & Westernize Japan.
What is imperialism? What caused Japan's imperialism?
Empire building; strong, modern military, national identity & education.