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Japan's Industrialization and Modernization
Despite Japan's efforts to remain continuously isolated from major parts of Europe and to keep their political and social traditions, European characteristics and modernization helped Japan change the way its economic, political, and social way of life was run through industrialization from 1750 to 1914. -
Change
"Dutch studies" begin to gain popluarity among scholars. This shows change in their isolationism; they study Dutch to help with their trade with Europe. -
Change
Railroads began to appear throughout the country, changing the agriculture and way of living for those who lived nearby. -
Change
The Meji period begins. The changes the Meji made to Japan's government immitae European models. -
Change
The Ministry of Industry is established. This is a change, due to the fact that it was established to regulate future changes due to industrialization. -
Change
A samurai uprising occurs, proving the change in Japan's society. As they become more modern, their political values change; including the new use of the samurai. -
Change
The emperor and other advisors allow Western teachers to fully run classes. This change in educators shows how Japan was willing to instill more modern forms of education into their lives. -
Change
A consitution was adopted under the Diet. This change in political structure shows how they immitated the West. -
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Zaibatsu were created as result of change in merchant and industrial operations. -
Change
Japan defeats China for influence in Korea in the Sino-Japanese War. This new influence shows the change from isolationism to expansion. -
Continuity
Japan wins the Russo-Japanese War, showing their continuous strength gain throughout their industrialization.