Reform And Reaction 1855-81 Failures Evidence Flashcards
1
Q
Military reform
A
Defeat on land & sea with Japan 1904-05
Defeat with Germany 1914-17
2
Q
Local government
A
By 1914, only 43 out of 70 provinces had established a provincial assembly
3
Q
Economic reforms
A
66% government revenue still came from indirect taxation
1/3 government expenditure went on repaying debts
4
Q
Emancipation
A
20 years
15% temporarily obligated to landowners
Labour service for 2 years
49 annual redemption payments with 6% interest
