Table of Contents
- 1 Which empire was most successful at modernization and reforms?
- 2 How did the Chinese respond to Western attempts at conquest?
- 3 What did the Meiji Restoration do?
- 4 What were some of the political economic and social changes that occurred during the Meiji period?
- 5 How did the Meiji Restoration affect the Japanese politically socially and economically?
- 6 What did local elites commonly use to build nations in this period?
- 7 What did European countries do to claim African territories?
- 8 How did European control over African and Asian colonies contribute to European wealth?
Which empire was most successful at modernization and reforms?
In a little more than a generation, Japan had exceeded its goals, and in the process had changed its whole society. Japan’s success in modernization has created great interest in why and how it was able to adopt Western political, social, and economic institutions in so short a time.
How did the Chinese respond to Western attempts at conquest?
The Chinese did want to sell their Porcelain and silk but they had no desire to “Trade” with the foreigners. Overwhelmed by the Western military response, the Chinese were humiliated by having to pay reparations and allow concessions to the Western powers that effectively denied them control over their own country.
Who led the Meiji Restoration?
The word “Meiji” means “enlightened rule” and the goal was to combine “modern advances” with traditional “eastern” values. The main leaders of this were Itō Hirobumi, Matsukata Masayoshi, Kido Takayoshi, Itagaki Taisuke, Yamagata Aritomo, Mori Arinori, Ōkubo Toshimichi, and Yamaguchi Naoyoshi.
What did the Meiji Restoration do?
The Meiji Restoration was a coup d’état that resulted in the dissolution of Japan’s feudal system of government and the restoration of the imperial system. They wanted to unite the country under a new, centralized government in order to strengthen their army to defend against foreign influence.
During the Meiji Period, which ended with the emperor’s death in 1912, the country experienced significant social, political and economic change–including the abolition of the feudal system and the adoption of a cabinet system of government.
What were the outcomes of Meiji Restoration in Japanese society and economy?
The Meiji Restoration made possible a huge transformation in Japan and East Asian production and distribution. It made Japan an economic power on par with many European nations.
What did local elites commonly use to build nations in this period?
Which of the following strategies did local elites commonly use to build nations in this period? They enforced a unified set of laws throughout their territory. They instituted universal, compulsory military service. They developed infrastructure, such as railroad systems and time zones, to support unified national markets.
How did King Louis XIV implement social modernization?
He also implemented social modernization in an absolute manner by introducing French and western dress to his court and requiring courtiers, state officials, and the military to shave their beards and adopt modern clothing styles. One means of achieving this end was the introduction of taxes for long beards and robes in September 1698.
What did European countries do to claim African territories?
1. European countries, the US, and the Ottoman Empire met to form agreements about claiming African territories. 2. European states and corporate ventures used military force to solidify their claims to African territories. 3.
How did European control over African and Asian colonies contribute to European wealth?
How did European control over African and Asian colonies contribute to European wealth? * Colonies provided raw materials, like cotton, rubber, and palm oil that European powers then manufactured into finished goods. * Colonies imported manufactured goods from their imperial powers, providing markets for European manufacturers.