Meiji period

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the reign of emperor meiji?1867 to 1912
2. What is the key reform?Meiji Restoration, initiating rapid modernization and Westernization
3. What was the Meiji Period and when did it happen?The Meiji Period was a time of rapid change in Japan, lasting from 1868 to 1912. During this time, the country moved from feudal rule to becoming a modern nation.
4. Why did Japan want to modernize during the Meiji Period?Japan faced threats from Western powers, like when Commodore Perry arrived in 1853. The leaders realized they needed strong industry and a powerful army to protect the country.

Meiji Restoration: The political and social revolution that ended the Tokugawa Shogunate and restored imperial rule, initiating Japan's modernization.
Fukoku Kyohei: A key Meiji slogan meaning 'enrich the country, strengthen the military,' guiding Japan's modernization efforts.
Imperial Diet: Japan's bicameral legislature established by the Meiji Constitution, comprising the House of Peers and the House of Representatives.