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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