Japanese history final exam

Naiyu Gaikan

Trouble within, trouble without

Sonno Joi

Revere the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians

Kobu Gattai

Unification of court and camp

Shinsei Kotoku

New government, high morality

Treaty of Kanagawa

The 1854 agreement that opened Japanese ports to American trade, ending Japan's isolationist policy

Harris Treaty

The 1858 treaty between the United States and Japan that established trade relations and granted extraterritorial rights to American citizens

Shinsengumi

A special police force that operated in Japan during the late Edo period, known for its loyalty to the Tokugawa shogunate and for combating anti-shogunate groups.

Shishi

Japanese political activists in the late Edo period who opposed the Tokugawa shogunate and sought to restore imperial rule.

Charter Oath

A set of commitments issued in 1868 by Emperor Meiji, outlining the goals for Japan's modernization and establishing a constitutional government.

Meiji Constitution

The constitution established in 1889 that created a framework for a constitutional monarchy in Japan, emphasizing the sovereignty of the emperor and outlining the structure of government.

Boshin War

A civil war in Japan from 1868 to 1869, fought between the forces of the Tokugawa shogunate and those seeking to restore power to the emperor, leading to the Meiji Restoration.

Iwakura Mission

An important diplomatic mission sent by Japan in 1871-1873 to the United States and Europe to study Western political systems, technology, and culture, aiming to strengthen Japan's modernization efforts.

Satsuma Rebellion

An 1877 uprising led by disaffected samurai against the Meiji government, primarily due to dissatisfaction with the loss of their privileges and the rapid modernization of Japan.

Sino-Japanese War

A conflict between Japan and China from 1894 to 1895, primarily over influence in Korea, resulting in a decisive Japanese victory and the Treaty of Shimonoseki.

Russo-Japanese War

A military conflict between Russia and Japan from 1904 to 1905, primarily over territorial disputes in Manchuria and Korea, leading to Japan's emergence as a world power.

Pros

excited to rebuild, modernity, and proactive

Cons

corruption, shame, and miscommunication

3 Ds of occupation

Demilitarization, Democratization, and Decolonization

The role of the Emperor after the 1946 constitution

a symbolic figurehead with no governing power, serving as the ceremonial leader of Japan while the government was run by elected officials.

MITI

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry, responsible for promoting industrial growth and coordinating trade policies in Japan.

EPA

Economic Partnership Agreement, aimed at promoting trade and investment between Japan and partner countries.

GTC

General Terms and Conditions, outlining the rules and guidelines for agreements and transactions.