Meiji Restoration and Katyn Massacre: Historical Events in Japan and Poland
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Meiji Reforms
The Meiji Restoration, also known as the Meiji Reform, was an event that restored practical imperial rule to the Empire of Japan between 1866 and 1869 under Emperor Meiji. Although there were ruling Emperors before the Meiji Restoration, the events restored practical abilities and consolidated the political system under the Emperor of Japan. The goals of the restored government were expressed by the new Emperor in the Charter Oath. The Restoration led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure and spanned both the late Edo period and the beginning of the Meiji period.
- End of neo-confucianism and feudalism
- Modernisation (railways, telegraph, universal education)
- Widespread westernisation
- Remodelling of public and