JAPSTATE - Taishō Era and Rise of Japanese Militarism

What were the two political routes Japan embarked on during the Taisho Era?

Democratization and Militarization.

What were the benefits and challenges faced by Japan during the Taisho Era?

Enjoyed the benefits of new reforms but faced challenges of a newly industrialized economy.

What were some key issues in the Taisho political system?

Division among Meiji oligarchs, rise of political parties, and extension of civil rights.

Who were the competing elites during the Taisho Era?

Members of the Upper House, Imperial family, Nobles, and Bureaucratic Leaders.

What role did political parties play during the Taisho Era?

They had a mediating role among elites, formed alliances, and recruited former bureaucrats.

What were some social turmoil events during the Taisho Era?

Rice riots, labor disputes, and the Great Kanto Earthquake.

How did the government respond to social turmoil during the Taisho Era?

They implemented laws on suffrage, cracked down on communists and anarchists, and enacted the Peace Preservation Law.

What were some economic challenges during the Taisho Era?

Economic depression, high inflation, and declining world market for Japanese products.

What were the rights and roles of women during the Meiji Era?

They could not vote, hold government positions, or join political groups.

How did women's rights and roles change during the Taisho Era?

They gained compulsory education, emerged as professionals, demanded political rights, and worked with bureaucrats.