9 Flashcards
Cultural Incorporation
Selective adoption of Western practices, avoiding Christianity.
Protests Against Education Reforms
Initial distrust led to school burnings and rallies.
Economic Polarization
Larger farms absorbed smaller ones due to tax burdens.
Meiji Constitution
Established a strong military with limited public rights.
Meiji Oligarchs
Leaders advocating controlled constitutional transition in Japan.
Freedom and People’s Rights Movement
Group demanding broader suffrage and civil liberties.
Imperial Sovereignty
Constitution centered on the emperor’s authority.
Western-style Parliamentary System
Reformers’ vision for Japan’s government structure.
Political Freedoms
Rights restricted by the Meiji oligarchs.
Petition Movement
Commoners petitioning for a National Assembly.
Popular Rights Movement
Movement advocating for increased voting rights.
Meiji Restoration
Period marking Japan’s modernization and Westernization.
