Japanese Tradition and Expansion Flashcards
1
Q
Japan Constitution
A
1890
- Under Emperor Meiji
- Create a constitution to define Japan as a capable modern nation deserving Western respect
2
Q
Russo-Japanese War
A
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