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Cards (97)
- In early 19th century Japan, where was the Emperor based?
- In 19th century Japan, who held the real authority instead of the Emperor?
- Where was the Shogun, the military dictator of Japan, based?
- Who were the subordinates of the Shogun who ran their respective domains?
- How were the domains of the Daimyo governed?
- What was Japan's relationship with the outside world before modernization?
- What did many demand of Japan as more Western ships arrived?
- Which American forced Japan to open up to foreign trade?
- How did Matthew Perry force Japan to open up to trade?
- What followed Perry's opening of Japan to foreign trade?
- Which Western powers signed unequal treaties with Japan?
- What natural disaster struck Japan in the 1850s, adding to the turmoil?
- Why did many see the Shogun as ineffective?
- Who did many people turn to for leadership during the instability?
- Who, along with many Samurai, opposed opening Japan?
- Who was the ruler of the Choshu domain?
- What movement did Mori Takach follow?
- What was the goal of the Sono Joy movement?
- What was another aim of the Sono Joy movement?
- What treaty did the Americans try to get Japan to sign in 1858?
- Who was the Shogun's chief official who tried to get the Emperor to approve the Harris Treaty?
- Why did Hot to Masashi try to get the Emperor's approval?
- What was the significance of the Emperor's refusal to approve the treaty?
- What was the effect of trying to bring the Emperor into politics?
- Who took over as the Shogun's highest official?
- What event worsened the political situation after E nauki took over?
- What did E and other officials back after the Shogun's death?
- Who won the succession dispute to become the new Shogun?
- How did E nauki deal with opposition?
- What ultimately happened to E nauki?
- Who was Hisamitsu of the Satsuma domain?
- What was the name of Hisamitsu's movement to unite the country?
- What was the aim of the Kobu Gai movement?
- What was Hisamitsu successful in getting the Shogun to do?
- What incident occurred when a British merchant failed to show respect?
- Who agreed to pay compensation to the British for the merchant's death?
- Did the Satsuma domain pay the compensation to the British?
- What did Emperor K order in March 1863 due to increased anti-foreign sentiment?
- Which domain carried out the order to expel the foreigners?
- What action did the Choshu domain take against Western vessels?