Industrial Revolution Flashcards
What was the year when the closed system policy was started for Japan?
1637
When was the year the Treaty of Kanagawa was signed?
1854
There was 14 years of disturbance in Japan due to unequal treaties conflict, when did it ended and what happened.
In 1868, disturbance in Japan ended, and it was decided that the Meji will take control of all the powers of the Shogun.
To ‘renegotiate’ the unequal treaties in Japan, what was the plan and when it happened?
A delegation was sent to the West in the year 1871
By what year Japan was persuaded to open up fully to commercial trade and why?
By 1858, Japan decided to be open to commercial due to the treaty of Edo signed with America and many other international treaties.
What year did California and Oregon became part of the USA?
1848
Who led the American armed naval mission to negotiate with Japan and when?
Commodore Matthew Perry led the mission in 1853
What were the terms of the Treaty of Kanagawa
- Open up the isolated ports of Hakodate and Shimoda to the ships from America
- Allow Americans to station a consul in Shimoda
- Treat the shipwrecked sailors well
- Give USA the ‘most favoured nation’ status
When was the Charter’s Oath signed by the young Meji Emperor/
April 1868
Who was sent to Europe to study the different government systems there and when?
Ito Hirobumi was sent in 1882.
When was the new constitution announced to the Japanese by the Emperor?
1889
Why was the Charter’s Oath important?
It declared that now promotion to the highest positions in society is open to all- not just those in the privileged classes. It also told the Japanese people to learn from the rest of the world.
What is the FIRST condition or point stated in the Charter’s oath?
Assemblies shall be established and all matters of the state decided by public discussion
What is the SECOND condition or point stated in the Charter’s oath?
All classes, high and low, shall unite in vigorously tackling the problems of the state.
What is the THIRD condition or point stated in the Charter’s oath?
The common people, as well as civil and military officials of the state, shall be allowed to pursue their vocations and ambitions, so there is no discontent among them
What is the FOURTH condition or point stated in the Charter’s oath?
Evil customs of the past shall be abandoned and everything based on the principles of natural justice
What is the FIFTH condition or point stated in the Charter’s oath?
Knowledge shall be sought throughout the world so as to strengthen the foundations of the Empire