Q. 1. Briefly discuss Aggressive Nationalism, Westernisation and Tradition in Japan.
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Aggressive Nationalism.
Westernisation and Tradition.
Q. 2. Describe the developments in Japan between the two World Wars.
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Q. 3. Describe the imperialistic expansion of Japan before the First World War.
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Q. 4. What is meant by Meiji Restoration ? What were its consequences on the future development of Japan ?
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For centuries Shoguns exercised real power in Japan. But in 1869, the rule of shoguns was overthrown and Japan saw emergence of new rulers and advisers. They ruled in the name of the Japanese emperor. In this way, the emperor’s authority was restored. He took the title of ‘Meiji’. In the history of Japan, this event is known as the ‘Meiji Restoration’.
Consequences:
Meiji restoration had a great impact on future development of Japan, which is as under :
1. Industrial Growth.
2. New Constitution.
Japan got a new Constitution in 1889 CE. Its salient features were as under:3. Colonial Expansion.
Q. 5. Describe Japan’s progress as a world power from the last decade of 19th century till the end of First World War.
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Japan was the alone imperialist power of Asia. It started its imperialist expansion in the last decade of 19th century. Earlier, it saved itself from becoming the victim of imperialism. In 1853 CE, Commodare Perry, with its military ships, reached the coast of Japan.
Perry used the force and compelled the Japan to give certain facilities of trade and others to the U.S.A. Japan also signed treaties with Britain, Holland, France and Russia. Even then it saved itself from the bad experiences of other Asian countries.
Japan became Powerful.
Imperialist Expansion.
Imperialist expansion of Japan is given below:
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