HISA06H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Unequal Treaty, Gunboat Diplomacy, Ethnocentrism
Document Summary
Refers to the social relations associated with the rise of capitalism. Japan was taken over by european power. Also known as the meiji ishin, revolution, reform, renewal. Chain of events that restored imperial rule to japan in 1868. Period of time: edo period (tokugawa) and the beginning of the meiji period 1868- Japs knew they were behind the rest of the world. America - matthew c. perry - lage warships with armament and technology that outclassed those in japan. Restored imperial rule in order to strengthen japan against the threat represented by the colonial powers of the day. Goal was to combine western advances with the traditional easter values. First introduced measures to consolidate their power against the remnants of the edo period government. 1868 = all toku lands were seized and placed under imperial control. Endeavoured to abolish the 4 divisions of society (samurai) military - every man turning 21 samurai no longer to wear sword.
