Question

Write four to five sentences on how the Meiji Restoration affected the Japanese politically, socially, and economically.

Answer 1

The Meiji managed to turn around Japan and make a total reformation of the country. They started to industrialize the country by creating lot of manufacturing facilities, which led to rapid economic growth, and entering the industrial circle. The Meiji also managed to create a sense on unity and nationalism in the society, also implementing western values and mixing them with the Japanese ones. Politically, the Meiji managed to have control of all country, not like the previous rulers where there were multiple rulers, or conflicts for the throne. Also, they had imperialistic policies, and they convinced the people that that is the way the country should act, and so they did.