Definitions
an ideology in the Empire of Japan which advocated the belief that the military should dominate the political and social life of the nation, and the belief that the strength of the military is equal to the strength of a nation
What is Militarism
led a U.S. Navy squadron of black ships to end 200 years of isolation in Japan
Who is Commodore Perry
this document officially ended the Japanese period of isolation known as Sakoku in 1854
what is the Treaty of Kanagawa
this action by Japan against US forces on Dec 7th 1941 essentially started WWII
what is Pearl Harbor
the skill of organising events in the order in which they occurred
what is Chronology
refers to the inherent, supreme authority of a state or nation to govern itself, control its territory, manage resources, and act independently without external interference.
What are Sovereign rights
responsible for managing the US occupation and reconstruction of Japan Post WWII (1945-1952)
Who is General Douglas MacArthur
this document signed on 28 June, 1919 officially ended WWI and established sanctions against Germany
what is the Treaty of Versailles
this action by the US against Japan on 6th & 9th August 1945 ultimately led to Japanese surrender in WW1
what is Atomic bombing (Hiroshima and Nagasaki)
the critical examination of historical documents to determine their reliability, perspective, and context
what is Source Analysis
a system where a dominant nation or entity exerts direct or indirect control, power, and authority over foreign territories and peoples.
What is Imperial Rule
reigned during a transformative period characterized by significant modernization and westernization in Japan, known as the ______ restoration.
who is Emperor Meiji
effective in 1947, a "no-war" clause that officially renounces war as a sovereign right and prohibits the maintenance of armed forces with war potential. (Japan maintains "Self-Defense Forces" (SDF) interpreted as, a, defensive, force)
What is Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution
established from of the Treaty of Versailles, the first worldwide intergovernmental organization founded on January 10, 1920, announcing Japan as a serious country in the world with a seat on the board
What was the League of Nations
core historical concepts used to analyse how societies, cultures, and structures evolve or remain stable over time
what is Continuity and change
a hierarchical, land-based social and political structure where, instead of a central government, authority was held by military dictators (shoguns) and regional warlords (daimyo).
What is a Feudal System (Feudalism)
son of Emperor Meiji, ruled during the Taisho period
who is Emperor Yoshihito
between 1945 and 1952 this event took place, altering Japan's Constitution, removing its military and creating a democratic society
what is the U.S. occupation of Japan
this formally ended WWII hostilities between Japan and Allied forces on September 8th, 1951, with 48 nations signing
What is the San Francisco Peace Treaty
examines why events happened (causes) and their resulting consequences (effects)
what is Cause and effect
grandson on Emperor Meiji, responsible for transitioning Japan to a democratic nation, and challenging historical Japanese ways.
Who is Emperor Hirohito
Fought between 8 Feb 1904 - 5 September 1905 between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan over rival imperial ambitions in Manchuria and the Korean Empire.
what is the Russo-Japanese War
the importance assigned to past events, people, or developments based on their lasting impact, influence on the present, or role in shaping subsequent history
what is Significance