Meiji Restoration Flashcards
During the Meiji Restoration, who regained power and became the leader of Japan?
the emperor
What happened to the Daimyo (powerful landowners) during the Meiji Restoration?
their lands were taken away, and their rule ended
What was built during the Meiji Restoration to help people and goods move around Japan more quickly?
railways and trains
How did the government help new businesses grow during the Meiji Restoration?
By building factories and selling them to private owners
What social reform was implemented to modernize Japan’s education system during the Meiji Restoration?
The establishment of a compulsory education system
What was the impact of modernisation on people’s work and lifestyle in Japan during the Meiji Restoration?
Many workers migrated to industrial centers, where they worked in factories, shipyards, and spinning mills
How did the Meiji Restoration impact the lives of women in Japan?
Women gained more access to education as schools became compulsory for all children
Women were mainly expected to continue traditional roles
How did the Meiji Restoration change the way people were treated in society?
Everyone was treated more equally, and hereditary (family) privileges were removed
