JPN 035 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Raicho Hiratsuka, Meiji Restoration, Edo Period
19 Apr 2016
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Meiji period- (1868-1912) period began when the emperor was restored as the head of state and the reign of the bakufu ended. This period is characterized by a series of reforms that aimed to modernize. Japan and the adoption of a constitution modeled after western nations. Taish period (1912-1926) the emperor during this period was sickly and led to a shift in power away from the emperor"s advisors to the diet. The period also featured a rise of liberal movements, the development of a two party democracy and japan"s expansion into neighboring countries during world. Showa period- (1926-1986) period of japanese history defined by rising militarism in the prewar period and american occupation and economic growth in the post-war period. Toyotomi hideyoshi daimyo who took power after the death of oda nobunaga. Tokugawa ieyasu daimyo who is granted shogunate in 1603, resigns in 1605 and son takes over.
