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Western Books
The ban on Western Books was lifted. This allowed for the Japanese to learn about the other side of the world. It was a change event because it allowed for more ideas to be shared for the first time. -
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Timespan
While Japan had many rapid changes in their history such as allowing western books to be allowed, there were some events that remained constant such as the annexation of Korea.. -
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry threatened bombardment of Japan to get them to trade. This was a change event because this was a sudden thing that interfered with Japan's isolationist policy. -
Opening Ports
A formal treaty opened two ports of Japan for commerce. This was a change event because it allowed new trade to become apparent. -
Literacy Rate
The literacy rate was at 40% for men and 15% for women. This was a continuity event because it continued to reach a higher percent. This was just a specific spot of it. -
New Government Agency
The Ministry of Industry was created to regulate the economy. This marked the first step to creating a new industrialized economy which is a change. -
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi was a company that built some of Japan's early railroads. This is a change event because it helped to improve the economy. -
Shuibuzawa Eiichi
He turned to banking in 1873. He helped to establish the textile industry. This was a change because it wasn't established that well. -
Samurai
A samurai uprising happened. This marked the end of the Samurai with the military becoming Japan's main source of defense. -
Sino-Japanese War
Japan wins the Sino-Japanese War for influence over Korea. This was a change event because this marks the availablity for more materials. -
Korea
Japan annexed Korea to be able to get raw materials. This was a continuity event because production was still ongoing, just in need of supplies.