What were the major developments before the Meiji restoration that made it possible for Japan to modernise rapidly?
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After Admiral Perry’s rude awakening — his uninvited “visit” to Tokyo Bay with a squadron of black hulled warships— Japan was electrified with the requirement to arm and modernize virtually instantly. They did so with imported European and American hardware and knowhow. Railroads proliferated rapidly. Artillery and Western military practices were procured and disseminated. In a quarter centuru the Meiji effectively industrialized and modernized Japan. Feudal remnants remained well into the twentieth century — Mitsubishi Zero fighters wete delivered to the Impetial Navy towed by bullocks. But in 1904, Japan iblitered the Russian Imperial Fleet and humbled one of Europe’s great powers. That was rapid development.
Until the 16th century, severe crisp was faced by Japan. Major developments before Meiji restoration making Japan grow rapidly was
1. Replacement of arms by swords by farmers
2. Peasants helped maintain peace and prosperity
3. Restriction in the growth of precious metals
4. Development of reading habits among people
5. Survey of lands were undertaken
6. Population growth led to economic growth