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Question 1

Western Reforms

Answer 1

Adoption of European practices for modernization.

Question 2

Public Education

Answer 2

Mandatory schooling to foster loyalty and values.

Question 3

Industrialization Period

Answer 3

Rapid modernization over approximately 25 years.

Question 4

Foreign Trade Increase

Answer 4

Growth in trade with Western nations post-reforms.

Question 5

Loyal Subjects

Answer 5

Creation of devoted citizens through education.

Question 6

Imperial Rescript on Education

Answer 6

1890 decree promoting obedience, patriotism, and discipline.

Question 7

Compulsory Education

Answer 7

Mandatory schooling for boys and girls until middle school.

Question 8

1898 Legal Code

Answer 8

Reformed family relations based on samurai customs.

Question 9

National Unity Goal

Answer 9

Educational reforms aimed to unify the nation.

Question 10

Shinto Nationalization

Answer 10

State promotion of Shinto teachings in schools.

Question 11

Meiji Tax System

Answer 11

Taxes based on individual land ownership, not villages.

Question 12

Impact on Farmers

Answer 12

Poor harvests led to harsh tax burdens Industrialization Period
Rapid modernization over approximately 25 years.