8. Social, cultural and economic developments in Meiji Japan
The Meiji Restoration was the beginning of Japan's transformation into a modern country. Not only was a new political system created, but, the leaders of Japan were able to fulfill their aims of creating a "rich country, strong military'. What were the aims of the Meji leaders? What were the social changes in Meiji Japan? What was the value system that emerged? What economic reforms took place? What military reforms...