The Meiji Restoration: What was it? When was it? Who led it? What social, economic and political changes came about?

pcastro76 — 2024-11-29 14:13:33 UTC

The Meiji Restoration was the revolution in 1868 in which Emperor Meiji assumed the throne and restored imperial rule, giving the hundreds of years of feudalism via the Tokugawa shogunate. It was supported by samurai and leaders of the Satsuma and Choshu domains, such as Saigo Takamori and Kido Takayoshi, who desired the modernization of Japan and to safeguard it from Western powers. This period brought large changes: socially, the rigid class system was abolished and greater equality was given; economically, it rapidly industrialized by building factories, railways, and modern industries; while politically, a strong central government and a new constitution came into being. It was in these ways that Japan grew to be powerful and truly modern.

When did Japan annex Korea? What actions did Japan do during this time - note up until 1919.

pcastro76 — 2024-11-29 14:15:09 UTC

Japan annexed Korea in 1910, imposing strict colonial rule, suppressing Korean culture, and exploiting resources for Japanese interests. Repression of dissent led to the March 1st Movement in 1919, a large-scale independence protest.

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The Meiji Restoration: What was it? When was it? Who led it? What social, economic and political changes came about?

When did Japan annex Korea? What actions did Japan do during this time - note up until 1919.