Mutsuhito (also known as Meiji Tenno; 1852-1912) was a Japanese emperor, who became the symbol for, and encouraged, the dramatic transformation of Japan from a feudal closed society into one of the great powers of the modern world. Under the shogun lordship, Japan was rigidly regulated to ensure control.
No, it is false that after the Spanish-American War the people of the Philippines were happy to have America replace Spain as a colonial partner, since many in the Philippines wanted full independence.
