Japanese Tradition and Expansion Flashcards

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Japan Constitution

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1890

  • Under Emperor Meiji
  • Create a constitution to define Japan as a capable modern nation deserving Western respect
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Russo-Japanese War

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1904-1905

  • Two Wars
  • Nicholas wanted to expand east (Japan)
  • Armed Russians on railways
  • Japan told them to go away and stop expanding
  • Russia told Japan to get out of Korea
  • Japan declared War
  • Japan crushed Russia
  • European power was defeated
  • Seen as Russia can be defeated now
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