Unit 3

From Isolation to Adaptation

Chapter 15 Summary

At the end of Chapter 15, you should be able to answer the following Big Question:

In what ways does a society's worldview affect its ability to adapt to rapid change?

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Below are the smaller questions that helped you answer the Big Question. 

1. What factors motivated Japan’s decision to end its isolation?
2. To what extent did the changes made during the Meiji Restoration affect the lives of citizens?
3. What characteristics of Japanese culture allowed for successful rapid industrialization?