1. Late 19th Sentury Japan
In the late 19th century Japan was "opened" up by the west. The Japanese saw the advancements of the west and sought its own modern state. ... The Meiji Restoration completely altered the face of Japan, affecting societal, economic and political conditions. ... This situation created much tension between the samurai and the government which eventually flowered into a rebellion, which the government was able to put down in less than a year. With the end of the feudal system and the dissolving of the Hans the central government once again placed itself in the center. ...
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- Approx Pages: 3
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate