1. Identify: Charter Oath, Russo-Japanese War

2. What events led to the opening of trade between Japan and the West after 1853?

3. What features of Japanese society enabled Japan to modernize quickly?

4. What reforms did the Meiji government make?

5. What conditions brought about Japanese imperialism?

6. Critical Thinking: Compare Japan's leadership during the Meiji era with China's leadership during the late 1800's and early 1900's. What differences help explain Japan's greater success in modernizing?