Meiji Japan: 1877-1912

The defeat of this Samurai revolt in 1877 led by the influential Saigo Takamori made this the last serious armed conflict within Japan

Kingdom centered around Okinawa Island that was once paid tribute to China. In 1879, Japan annexed it. It is still part of Japan today

Influential military general who was instrumental in developing the Japanese military along Prussian lines. He would become one of the most dominate members of the Japanese government until his death in 1922

The above's prodigy who was the longest serving Prime Minister of Japan until he was surpassed by Abe Shinzo over a century later

With the help of Inoue Kowashi, he wrote this document, which was the code of ethics of soldiers in the imperial army. It was required to be memorized by members of the army and helped contribute to the rise of militarism in the early Showa era

On February 11th, 1889, this document was promulgated outlining the new structure of the government. It was heavily inspired from the government of Imperial Germany

In addition to the formation of the Imperial Diet, this upper house, consisting of Japanese aristocrats and others in Japan's former nobility was formed

This term refers to the elder statesmen who dominated politics during the Meiji era until around the 1920s. After 1924, only one of them was alive

The majority of the above descended from Satsuma and this former domain

On October 30th, 1890, this document was proclaimed declaring Japan's policies towards education. It contributed to the rise of militarism in the early Showa era and it had to be memorized by students

Starting in the Meiji era, these organizations were formed in Japan in order to compete in the elections to positions in the Imperial Diet. These organizations would come to dominate politics after the death of the emperor in 1912 until the late 1930s

This man is credited with forming the first of the above. He was influential in politics until he retired from public life in 1900

Throughout the Meiji Era, the government would try to revise or remove its unequal treaties with Western Countries. It was not until around 1899 that this concept was removed. This concept allowed foreign nationals who committed crimes in Japan to be tried by authorities of their country of origin rather than by the Japanese government

This term refers to Japanese Business Conglomerates that dominated the Japanese economy until 1945. They are similar to the Chaebol groups of South Korea such as Samsung and Hyundai

Name one of the "Big Four" Japanese business conglomerates which emerged during the Meiji Era

Influential Japanese Statesmen who served as finance minister for 15 of the 20 years between 1881-1901 and was responsible for many of Japan's economic policies in the Meiji Era

Another Japanese Politician who intuited many of Japan's economic reforms in the 1870s such as the creation of a national mint

Completed in 1883, this building symbolized Japan's westernization and was mainly used to host foreign guests. The balls hosted by the Japanese in this building were largely mocked by European countries

Japan's first Western-style skyscraper located in Tokyo, built in 1890, and twelve stories high, it was a major tourist attraction until 1926, when it suffered extensive damage from the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake

Author of the book "Bushido, the Soul of Japan," which largely romanticizes the Samurai class. It is one of the key sources that popularized the ideal image of the Samurai in Western countries such as the United States

This plot devised by socialist-anarchists to assassinate the Meiji Emperor was discovered, culminating in the mass-arrests of multiple leftists in Japan as well as multiple executions

On July 30th, 1912, the Meiji Emperor died. He was replaced by this man, who was his son

At the time, Korea was named this

In 1876, Japan imposed this unequal treaty on Korea which opened up some of its port cities to Japan. This occurred after the Japanese warship, Un'yo was attacked by a Korean fortress

Korea's king at the time since 1864

In 1882, this violent mutiny occurred in Korea over the unpaid wages of Korean soldiers. One of its major consequences after it was suppressed was the increased Chinese presence in Korea

This Korean official briefly returned to power following the above after being in semi-retirement. However, he was kidnapped by Chinese forces for three years shortly after. Before 1874, he was the king's regent was was responsible with implementing Korea's isolationist policy.

In 1884, members of the reformist Enlightenment Party attempted to take power in Korea with tacit support from Japan. Three days later the coup attempt failed and Korea became to be dominated by the Chinese under general Yuan Shikai, weakening Japan's influence in the country

As a result of the above, this treaty between China and Japan was signed in 1885, which stipulated that both countries must be notified before one of them sends their army to Korea

Japan's first minister of foreign affairs and elder statesmen who was heavily involved in managing Japan's relationship with Korea

In 1894, this member of the Korean Enlightenment party was assassinated in Shanghai. After his body was handed over to the Chinese, its dismemberment caused an uproar in Japan

This violent revolution in Korea was started by Korean peasants in 1894 over dissatisfaction with the government. Unable to fully contain it, the Korean government asked for China for help. Because of its treaty with Japan, Japan also deployed its army to Korea

As a result, Japan waged this war with China in order to regain it dominant influence in Korean affairs

In 1894, the Japanese army captured this northern Korean city, weakening China's position on the Korean peninsula and threatening their position in Manchuria

A naval battle along this river severely crippled the Chinese Beiyang fleet, and pushed the Chinese navy out of Korea. It was the largest naval battle of the war

Japanese admiral who was responsible for Japan's victory in the above. He would later defeat the remnants of the Beiyang fleet in the Battle of Weihaiwei

Japan's minister of war during the war who was appointed commander in chief of the Japanese Second Army.

In late 1894, under the command of the above, this Manchurian based port city was swiftly captured by the Japanese. Supposedly because of the unfair treatment endured by Japanese prisoners of war by the Chinese, a brutal massacre by Japanese forces subsequently occurred in this city.

While negotiating a peace settlement with the Japanese, this renowned Chinese statesmen was almost killed by a Japanese man who wanted to prolong the war. In response, the Japanese government agreed to a temporary armistice and lowered their demands to China

Unequal Treaty which ended the war. It removed any Chinese influence in Korea as well as being the first unequal treaty signed by China and another Asian country

This southern Chinese island was ceded to Japan after the war. It would be a colony of Japan until 1945

Japan also briefly claimed this Chinese peninsula in the treaty.

However, this was opposed by these three European countries who had their own ambitions in the area. As a result, Japan was forced to withdraw its claim in what is known as the Triple Intervention

The man, despite being completely unqualified, was appointed as Japan's Resident Minister in Korea after the conclusion of the war

He orchestrated the assassination of this Korean queen because of her major influence in the Korean court and because of her support for Russia over Japan

Meanwhile, Russia was expanding their influence in Manchuria with the construction of this major railway, which connected Moscow and Vladivostok

In addition, Russia used this Chinese uprising in 1900 as an excuse to deploy thousands of soldiers in Manchuria to protect its railways in the region

In 1902, Japan signed an alliance with this world power, who was also an enemy of Russia due to their competition in the "Great Game" over influence in Central Asia

During negotiations to reduce tensions between the two powers, this division line was offered as a way to divide Korea into two spheres of Influence

After failed negotiations between China and Japan, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the Russian Far East Fleet on February 8th, 1904. Three hours later, the Japanese would officially declare war on Russia, starting this conflict

The Japanese general in charge during the Siege of Port Arthur. As a result of his poor tactics, the siege turned into the bloodiest and longest campaign of the war

Due to the above's inability to end the campaign quickly, this general was sent as an advisor to the above. He was pivotal in breaking the siege, which ended in January 1905

The Japanese victory in this battle forced Russian forces to retreat to northern Manchuria, weakening Russia's position

After deploying the Baltic fleet to the pacific, Russia suffered a massive naval defeat in this battle, severely weakening Russia's international prestige

Japanese Admiral who was responsible for the above victory. He was hailed by Western Journalists as the "Nelson of the East"

Due to Russia's major defeats in the above battles and because Japan was almost bankrupt from the war, both countries decided to find a way to end the war. Using the United States as a mediator, this treaty was signed ending the war

As a result of Japan's victory over a European power, this racist ideology became to be more prevalent in Europe and the United States

Japan gained this territory from Russia at the end of the war. Japan lost control of it in 1945, returning it back to Russia

With Russia's ambitions in Korea ruined as a result of its defeat, the United States remained one of the only countries who could have challenged Japan over its claims in Korea. However, Japan and the United States signed this agreement which recognized Japanese influence in Korea and the United States's influence in the Philippines

Therefore, in 1905, a treaty was signed between Japan and Korea, removing Korea of its diplomatic sovereignty and designating the country as this type of state under Japan

The Korean Minister of Education who signed the above treaty instead of refusing to. He signed it along with four other members of the Korean government. Today this group of five is known as the "Five Eulsa Traitors"

After being placed under Japanese protection, this influential Japanese statesmen in both domestic and international affairs assumed the role as Korea's first Resident General

Two years later, he forced the abdication of the Korean emperor in favor of his mentally challenged son whose name was this

After appointing a figurehead monarch, the Resident General signed another treaty with Korea in this year, which allowed Japan to interfere in Korea's internal affairs

The Resident General then dissolved Korea's military force, leading to this brief uprising by the Korean Imperial Armed Forces. It was swiftly put down by the Japanese army

In 1909, on his way to meet a Russian representative in Manchuria, the now former Resident General was assassinated at Harbin Railway Station by this Korean Independence activist

A year later, Korea was formerly _______ by Japan in a new treaty making it in effect a Japanese colony. Korea would not regain independence until 1945. This also marked the last time that Korea was unified as an independent country