8 Flashcards
Land Ownership Changes
Individual ownership replaced collective village taxation.
Zaibatsu
Large firms funded by government for industrial growth.
State Capital Investment
Government funding for heavy industry and infrastructure.
National Railway System
Government initiative to enhance economy and travel.
Meiji Industrialization Speed
Faster than European counterparts due to state influence.
Light Industry Support
Private investment focused on textiles and farming.
Fear of Foreign Influence
Concern over foreign control through free trade.
Admiration for the West
Early leaders respected Western modernization and military.
German Military Structure
Adopted Prussian policies for a strong military.
Christianity’s Threat
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Perceived as subversive to Japanese state and tradition.
Constitutional Promulgation Debate
Disagreement on issues between oligarchs and critics.
Public Input in Governance
Minimal public involvement favored by Meiji leaders.
