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The Meiji Restoration: A Summary
This text describes the events leading up to and including the Meiji Restoration in Japan, focusing on the impact of foreign treaties and internal conflict.
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Tokugawa YoshinobuEmperor MeijiIi Naosuke
- What treaty was signed in 1854 and what were its implications for Japan?
- In 1854, American forces compelled the Tokugawa shogunate to sign the Treaty of Peace and Amity, granting the US access to Japanese ports.
- What events led to the internal conflict and the assassination of Shogun Ii Naosuke?
- The shogunate's handling of foreign relations sparked internal resistance, culminating in the assassination of Shogun Ii Naosuke in 1860 and escalating into civil conflict.
- How was the power transition from the Tokugawa shogunate to the Meiji emperor achieved?
- Facing internal strife and foreign pressure, rival factions eventually forged a secret alliance and in 1867, the last shogun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu, peacefully ceded power to Emperor Meiji.
- What marked the beginning of the Meiji Restoration and what changes did it bring to Japan?
- The Meiji Restoration officially began in 1868 with a decree reinstating imperial rule, ushering in a period of modernization and transformation in Japan.
- How did the 1854 treaty favor the United States, and what were the domestic consequences for Japan?
- The treaty favored the US through advantageous tariffs, leading to domestic shortages and price hikes in Japan, and through extraterritoriality, allowing US citizens to be tried in US courts.