Japanese Tradition and Expansion

Question 1

Japan Constitution

Answer 1

1890

• Under Emperor Meiji
• Create a constitution to define Japan as a capable modern nation deserving Western respect

Question 2

Russo-Japanese War

Answer 2

1904-1905

• Two Wars
• Nicholas wanted to expand east (Japan)
• Armed Russians on railways
• Japan told them to go away and stop expanding
• Russia told Japan to get out of Korea
• Japan declared War
• Japan crushed Russia
• European power was defeated
• Seen as Russia can be defeated now