World Spring 15.1

Japanese Image from the Sino-Japanese War, Showing the Surrender of Chinese Generals to the Japanese

Notice the modern military dress of the Japanese, vs. the traditional dress of the Chinese generals.

What do you think Japanese artists wanted to convey about these two cultures?

Key Questions:

In what ways is the Meiji restoration a response to the Treaty of Kanagawa and US involvement?

Did the Meiji restore Japan or revise it?

How was the Meiji "tested" at the end of period D and early period E? How did these tests further transform Japan?

Homework:

Read the essay at this link.

Option 1: Answer the overarching questions in a google doc.

Option 2: Answer the more specific Discussion questions at the end of the reading in a google doc.