WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Meiji restoration affected all the social, political, and economic aspects of Japan as well as its military. During this time Japan rapidly industrialized and adopted Western ideas and production methods, which led to unprecedented changes in the economy, social fabric, and military of Japan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The result was the 1868 political transformation known as the Meiji Restoration. Drawing from both Western models and Japanese traditions, the Meiji Restoration allowed Japan to develop into a modern industrial nation-state that rivaled European nations in both military and economic power.

Detailed explanation-3: -The military reforms inaugurated by the Restoration government were centered about the principles of national conscription and westernization in the organization, training, and equipment of the armed forces. From the viewpoint of Japanese history, neither of these reforms may be deemed radical innovations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Among other accomplishments, during the Meiji period Japan adopted a constitution and a parliamentary system, instituted universal education, built railroads and installed telegraph lines, and established strong army and navy forces.

Detailed explanation-5: -Catching up on the military sector was, of course, a high priority for Japan in an era of European and American imperialism. Universal conscription was introduced, and a new army modeled after the Prussian force, and a navy after the British one was established.