Dates
When did the US fleet arrive in Japan? (Include month)
June, 1853
Who was Emperor when the United States fleet arrived?
Emperor Meiji
Who became the new ruler of Japan during Modernization?
The Emperor
Who were the first country that Japan waged war against?
China
Why was coal in heavy demand?
To power trains, ships and factories.
When did Emperor Meiji become sole ruler of Japan? (Year)
1871
Which social group lost faith in the Shogun when the Americans arrived?
The Daimyo
What was pushed away to be replaced by modern ideas?
Traditional beliefs
Was army service mandatory?
Yes
Why did Japan's trade develop so quickly?
Treaties
When was the New Constitution written? (Year)
1889
Who was the last Shogun?
Tokugwa Yoshinobu
What does Juni-Hitoe mean?
12 layers.
Where did the US fleet arrive?
Edo bay/Tokyo bay
What was built to connect industrial regions with the coast?
Railways
When was Korea annexed to Japan? (Year)
1910
Who became the first soldiers of the Japanese army?
The Samurai
Why did Emperor Meiji cut his hair?
It was too "feminine" for the rest of the western world.
What years did Japan attack Russia?
1904-05
How much coal was produced in 1905? (tonnes)
13 million
When was a treaty established between US and Japan? (Date, Month, Year)
31 March, 1854
Under who's guidance was the new constitution written?
Prince Ito
What does Tokyo mean?
Eastern Capital
Who took Taiwan from who in 1895?
Japan took Taiwan from China
How many kilometers of railways were built from 1872 to 1883?
415km