HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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isolation and nationalism
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capitalism and democracy
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revolution and absolutism
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reform and modernization
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Detailed explanation-1: -The reason why Meiji reformers wanted to modernize Japan was because they wanted to become equivalent to the Western countries instead of being considered inferior and “barbaric”. They thought that without modernizing Japan, the country would be colonized.
Detailed explanation-2: -Another important part of the Meiji reforms was the modernising of the economy. Funds were raised by levying an agricultural tax. Japan’s first railway line, between Tokyo and the port of Yokohama, was built in 1870-72.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although there were ruling emperors before the Meiji Restoration, the events restored practical abilities and consolidated the political system under the Emperor of Japan. The goals of the restored government were expressed by the new emperor in the Charter Oath.
Detailed explanation-4: -The first railroad was built in 1872, and by 1890 the country had more than 1, 400 miles (2, 250 km) of rail. Telegraph lines linked all major cities by 1880. Private firms were encouraged by government financial support and aided by the institution of a European-style banking system in 1882.