1. A Social Studies Skill Building Program
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A Social Studies Skill Building Program
Week 4 –Timeline 1
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2. 1860
1900
The Westernization of Japan
British, French, Dutch
and American warships
bomb Choshu, Japan and
open more Japanese ports
for foreigners
1864
Yukichi Fujuzawa’s
“Conditions in the West”
launches a massive push
of westernization.
1869
The Yen
debuts; the
feudal system
is disbanded
1871
The Samurai Revolt;
swords were forbidden
to be carried. Aimed at
disassembling Samurai
authority. Saigo, the leader
is killed.
1877
Japan holds first
democratic elections
outside of the West
1879
Prince Ito
becomes first
Prime Minister
1885
First Parliamentary
Constitution formed
Only 460,000 of 50 million
citizens are allowed to vote
1889
40 years; open answer (American Civil War)
1. How many years does the timeline display? 2. What were some things that were going on in the United States during this timeline?
Monday

3. 1860
1900
The Westernization of Japan
British, French, Dutch
and American warships
bomb Choshu, Japan and
open more Japanese ports
for foreigners
1864
Yukichi Fujuzawa’s
“Conditions in the West”
launches a massive push
of westernization.
1869
The Yen
debuts; the
feudal system
is disbanded
1871
The Samurai Revolt;
swords were forbidden
to be carried. Aimed at
disassembling Samurai
authority. Saigo, the leader,
is killed.
1877
Japan holds first
democratic elections
outside of the West
1879
Prince Ito
becomes first
Prime Minister
1885
First Parliamentary
Constitution formed;
Only 460,000 of 50 million
citizens are allowed to vote
1889
6 years; swords were forbidden to be carried
Tuesday
1. How long after the feudal system was disbanded did Saigo lead a Samurai revolt? 2. What was the result of the Samurai revolt?

4. Sit in your assigned seat, you may have to look for it!
1860
1900
The Westernization of Japan
British, French, Dutch
and American warships
bomb Choshu, Japan and
open more Japanese ports
for foreigners
1864
Yukichi Fujuzawa’s
“Conditions in the West”
launches a massive push
of westernization.
1869
The Yen
debuts; the
feudal system
is disbanded
1871
The Samurai Revolt;
swords were forbidden
to be carried. Aimed at
disassembling Samurai
authority. Saigo, the leader
is killed.
1877
Japan holds first
democratic elections
outside of the West
1879
Prince Ito
becomes first
Prime Minister
1885
First Parliamentary
Constitution formed
Only 460,000 of 50 million
citizens are allowed to vote
1889
Wednesday
Open answer (democratic elections); open answer
1. What are some of the major changes that Japan sought to bring about from the West? 2. What countries do you believe should be included in the term “West”?

5. 1860
1900
The Westernization of Japan
British, French, Dutch
and American warships
bomb Choshu, Japan and
open more Japanese ports
for foreigners
1864
Yukichi Fujuzawa’s
“Conditions in the West”
launches a massive push
of westernization.
1869
The Yen
debuts; the
feudal system
is disbanded
1871
The Samurai Revolt;
swords were forbidden
to be carried. Aimed at
disassembling Samurai
authority. Saigo, the leader
is killed.
1877
Japan holds first
democratic elections
outside of the West
1879
Prince Ito
becomes first
Prime Minister
1885
First Parliamentary
Constitution formed
Only 460,000 of 50 million
citizens are allowed to vote
1889
Samurai revolt; feudal system disbands, democratic elections, prince becomes Prime Minister, and formation of a parliamentary constitution
Thursday
1. Where on the timeline do you see a force of change by military action? 2. Where do you see political actions taken to promote change?

6. 1860
1900
The Westernization of Japan
British, French, Dutch
and American warships
bomb Choshu, Japan and
open more Japanese ports
for foreigners
1864
Yukichi Fujuzawa’s
“Conditions in the West”
launches a massive push
of westernization.
1869
The Yen
debuts; the
feudal system
is disbanded
1871
The Samurai Revolt;
swords were forbidden
to be carried. Aimed at
disassembling Samurai
authority. Saigo, the leader
is killed.
1877
Japan holds first
democratic elections
outside of the West
1879
Prince Ito
becomes first
Prime Minister
1885
First Parliamentary
Constitution formed
Only 460,000 of 50 million
citizens are allowed to vote
1889
Open answer
Friday
1. What changes or additions would you make to the timeline to make it more effective?