WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Meiji Restoration accelerated the industrialization process in Japan, which led to its rise as a military power by the year 1895, under the slogan of “Enrich the country, strengthen the military” (, fukoku kyōhei).

Detailed explanation-2: -One key cause was growing dissatisfaction with the Tokugawa Shogunate among Japanese people. Another important factor was the arrival of foreigners in Japan and the introduction of Western ideas and technologies to Japanese society.

Detailed explanation-3: -Japan’s leaders developed a new form of government that mixed Western industrial styles with their own traditions and needs. They built even more schools and changed the curriculum to train people to work in and run factories.

Detailed explanation-4: -Japan underwent many changes after the Meiji Restoration. The feudal system and all feudal class privileges were abolished. A constitution was enacted, and a parliamentary system was formalized. A national army was formed, and Japan constructed several transportation and communication systems.