Question

name:
global ii
exit ticket – turning point & comparison
directions: answer both questions using complete sentences.

1. turning point (japan)

one way the meiji restoration was a turning point in japanese history was that it
_____________________________________________________.
this was a turning point because it led to
_____________________________________________________.

1. comparison (japan vs. china)

one reason japan was more successful than china in responding to western imperialism was that japan
_____________________________________________________, while china
_____________________________________________________.

Explanation:

1. For the Meiji Restoration question: Identify a core policy shift of the restoration, then link it to long-term transformative impacts on Japan's global status.
2. For the Japan vs. China comparison: Highlight a key difference in their political responses to Western pressure, contrasting their approaches to reform and central authority.

Answer:

1. Turning Point (Japan)

One way the Meiji Restoration was a turning point in Japanese history was that it abolished the feudal shogunate system and restored imperial rule.
This was a turning point because it led to rapid modernization of Japan's economy, military, and government, allowing it to emerge as a major imperial power on the world stage by the early 20th century.

1. Comparison (Japan vs. China)

One reason Japan was more successful than China in responding to Western imperialism was that Japan implemented sweeping, centralized top-down reforms across all sectors of society to adopt Western technology, political structures, and economic systems, while China’s imperial court was deeply divided over reform, and efforts to modernize were inconsistent, fragmented, and undermined by regional warlords and conservative resistance.