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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Imperialism

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Which of the following describe the Meiji period in Japan?
  1. One of rapid industrialization
  2. One of complete isolation from the West
  3. A dramatic shift from the period of extended peace that proceeded it
  4. A seamless transition from isolationism to a Western economy
  5. A period marked by Europe's unwillingness to see the potential of a Japanese market
Explanation
Answer: A - The Meiji Era (1868-1912) describes the period in which, due to Western influence, the nation industrialized rapidly. Japan was isolated from the West before the intrusion of Admiral Perry in 1853, and what followed was a dramatic influx of Western culture. The Western influence was facilitated by domestic conflicts among the powerful families in Japan, although it brought its own social tensions as well.
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