Question

Even though the Meiji opened schools, they did not require that all Japanese people be educated. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Answer 1

The given statement is False. The main Educational reform during Meiji restoration was to impart compulsory education to all in Japan.  

Explanation:

There was a huge educational reform that took place after Meiji restoration and that is to impart compulsory public education in Japan by eradicating the teaching of old feudalistic ideologies and replacing it with western curriculum. Japan strongly believed that an educated populace is the only factor which can make a strong nation.

A strong ministry of Education was created and the educators who accomplished the parameters set by the ministry were accredited with rewards and licensing system. This posed a great difficulty and there resulted of shortage of teachers who could not comprehend the Arabic numerals.

Answer 2

Answer:

False. The Meijri era governments improved education, adopting Westerns models and texts. Education had to play an imporant role to achieve the goal to catch up with the West.

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