Meiji Resttoration

By Manny110
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    China's "Unequal Treaties"

    After the Opium War of 1839-1842 Japan was convinced that it had to Open Up to the West.

  • The Meiji Restoration

    Japanese period beginning in 1853 when Japan went from a non-industrial feudal nation to a modern, industrial and imperial power.

  • Challenge of the West

    Arrival of Matthew Perry
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    The Rulers Set the Tone with Western Dress

    Emperor Meiji and Empress Haruko

  • Constitutional government

    Constitution of 1889 based on German model

  • Suffrage limited

    Only 5% of population could vote in 1890 election.
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    The Russo-Japanese War

    The Battle of Tsushima: The results startled the world

  • Changing Women's Fashions

    The First "Miss Japan"

  • Japan is a player in China

    Spheres of Influence china